How RDPs Impact Lung Tissue

• RDPs stick to lung.

• Alpha energy delivered directly to cells.

Lung

Bronchial Tubes

Particle with Attached Radon Decay Products

Respiratory

Tract

Alveoli

Bronchioles

Mucous Layer

Cilia

Alpha Particle

Energy Deposited

in Live Cells in

the Bronchial

Epithelium

Connective Tissue

Bronchial

Epithelium

Air Space

(Bronchial Tube)

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