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Some scientists believe that radon dissolved in the blood may cause additional diseases beside lung cancer. In addition to the gas, one-third of the inhaled radon decay particles also pass through the lungs into the blood stream and then, get trapped. As we breathe in through the skin, the air also carries radon gas.
But long term exposure can cause lung cancer, which starts with coughing, coughing up blood, lung pain, breath shortness and more. +1 vote! Radon exposure has many of the characteristics of lung cancer such as a prolonged cough that doesn't get better, coughing up blood, chest pain and wheezing. Prolonged high radon exposure can actually lead to lung cancer.