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For patients seeking knowledge about diseases that can negatively effect their lung health, CHI Health experts offer treatments for several lung conditions.

The Silent Threat: Radon and Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers

By Ankush Ratwani, MD

NOV 03, 2025 | Cancer Care, Lung Health

Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and the second leading cause overall, right behind smoking.

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By Jenny Roush, BSE JAN 16, 2022 | Wellness, Cancer Care, Lung Health, Heart Health
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By Douglas Moore, MD NOV 05, 2019 | Lung Health
Hi, I’m Dr. Doug Moore, a Pulmonary and Critical Care physician here at CHI Health. With all the recently-identified cases ...
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