Signs of Radon Gas Poisoning

Radon gas has been called a silent killer because it cannot be seen or smelled. Unless a home is tested for radon gas with a special kit, the residents may not know their health is at risk. It takes long-term exposure to radon gas to do significant damage to a person's health. Those who suffer from radon gas poisoning, though, suffer many of the same symptoms as lung cancer patients.

Infections

• If a person has been exposed to radon gas for a period of time, that person will experience respiratory infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis. The infections will occur over and over on a fairly regular basis. The increase in infections is very similar to what some longtime smokers suffer later in life.

Coughing

• A person who is suffering from radon gas poisoning will suffer from what some call "smoker's cough." The cough will start off as slight but persistent, and gradually over time it will become deeper and increasingly violent. The person suffering from radon gas poisoning can experience increasing amounts of pain as the coughing worsens. The coughing will progress to the point the person will cough up blood.

Breathing Problems

• Similar to those who have smoked for a long period of time, a person suffering from radon gas poisoning will experience trouble breathing. A person will find it hard to catch his breath after light physical activity and may feel shortness of breath on an increasingly regular basis. Chest pain is also commonly felt by those exposed to radon gas over long periods of time. Wheezing while inhaling is also a sign someone is suffering from the effects of radon gas poisoning, as is a person's voice being constantly hoarse or rough.