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Associated Conditions for Radon poisoning

Excerpts on associated medical conditions for Radon poisoning:

Radon is an invisible, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that occurs naturally in soil and rocks. It can cause damage to the lungs that may lead to lung cancer. People who work in mines may be exposed to radon and, in some parts of the country, radon is found in houses. Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer even more for those already at risk because of exposure to radon. A kit available at most hardware stores allows homeowners to measure radon levels in their homes. The home radon test is relatively easy to use and inexpensive. Once a radon problem is corrected, the hazard is gone for good. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Lung Cancer: NCI)

List of associated medical conditions for Radon poisoning:

The list of conditions mentioned by various sources as associated with Radon poisoning includes:

• Lung cancer

Radon poisoning as a risk factor:

Another type of associated condition is one for which Radon poisoning is itself a risk factor. The conditions for which Radon poisoning is listed as a risk factor includes:

• Lung cancer

About associated conditions for Radon poisoning:

Associated conditions are those which appear statistically related, but do not have a clear cause or effect relationship. Whereas the complications are caused by Radon poisoning, and underlying causes may be causes of Radon poisoning, the following list shows associated conditions that simply appear with higher frequency in people who have Radon poisoning. In some cases, there may be overlap between this list and risk factors for Radon poisoning. People with Radon poisoning may be more likely to get a condition on the list of associated conditions, or the reverse may be true, or both. Whether they are causes of, caused by, or simply coincidentally related to Radon poisoning is not always clear. For general information, see Associated Condition Misdiagnosis.

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