Radon as a Tracer of Lung Changes Induced by Smoking

Volume: 40, Issue: 2, Pages: 370 - 384
Published: Aug 12, 2019
Abstract
After smoking, exposure to radon and its progeny is the second leading cause of lung cancer. The probability of inducing lung carcinomas by inhaled radon progeny depends on the deposited radiation dose, and is significantly affected by physiological and morphometric changes induced by smoking. Due to irritation of the airways, the inhalation of cigarette smoke leads to the hyperproduction of mucus. Two concurrent processes occur: on one hand,...
Paper Details
Title
Radon as a Tracer of Lung Changes Induced by Smoking
Published Date
Aug 12, 2019
Volume
40
Issue
2
Pages
370 - 384
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