Question 1

is it true that you get exposed to a significant amount of radiation by flying on a regular basis?

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: Airplanes are not shielded from cosmic radiation. Our atmosphere protects us, but because airliners fly at high altitudes, airline crews do get a little more radiation each year than surface dwellers. The amount of radiation per flight is small, so travelers need not worry. A 7-hour flight is about 0.06 millisieverts, the same as 1 chest x-ray (one's annual recommended maximum is 1.0 millisievert).

Question 2

how often can you fly on a plane before suffering effects from space radiation?

Accepted Answer

A lot: There are guidelines for total radiation exposure associated with commercial flights. A typical airplane flight will expose a person to roughly 1 millirem per hour of radiation.

Guidelines from the international commission on radiological protection (icrp) recommend less than 2, 000 millirems per year of exposure.

That would mean 2, 000 hours of flying per year before concern would arise.

Question 3

is there a medication i can take to help with the radiation exposure i get from flying all the time?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Maybe covering yourself in lead - or if you have the bucks, gold, might help - but careful - remember the girl in gold finger!

Question 4

i heard that flying on an airplane exposes you to lots of radiation.  true or false, and if true then why?

Accepted Answer

Radiation in planes: People in airplanes are exposed to more radiation than people on the ground, especially those at sealevel, because there is less atmosphere to lessen the radiation from space. Those living at high altitudes are also more exposed. (amount doubles with every 6, 000 feet of altitude)the amount of radiation depends on the length of flight & number of flights. Single trip should not be a concern.

Question 5

are there any good clothes to wear to prevent radiation damage from flying?

Accepted Answer

Yes if you work as a: Pilot, in flight engineer or flight attendant. Or if you have a fly with no security check up pass. You will have more lead on you than the local fire range on a busy day! you can't fly wearing a lead apron, plus the amounts of radiation are less than 45 seconds in front of the microwave! please stop listening to whomever you listened or read this stuff from. Really, start watching reality tv.

Question 6

im going to have a nuclear bone test the same day im scheduled to fly. will i be fine getting through security with some radiation in me?

Accepted Answer

: The bone scan will not affect your clearance through security. Just to be sure, take a note from your doctor to show security, if the need arises.
Wish you good health!

Question 7

what is pinpoint radiation?

Accepted Answer

Pipoint radiation: Radiation that is targeted to diseased area without causing much collateral damage.

Question 8

what is too much radiation?

Accepted Answer

Radiation: There is no specific answer to this question with respect to using radiation for medical purposes.  General radiation safety revolves around the &#x27;ALARA&#x27; principle. ALARA is an acronym formed from the phrase “As Low as Reasonably Achievable.” 
The phrase refers to the principle of keeping radiation doses to the patient  as low as can be achieved under the circumstances.

Question 9

why is radiation bad for us?

Accepted Answer

Mutations: When ionizing radiation goes through the body it causes electrons to be ejected from atoms, leaving behind free radicals which can damage DNA. DNA damage can cause cell death, mutations from inaccurate repair, or be repaired back to normal.  Inaccurately repaired DNA (mutations) can cause a cell to act wildly or grow into a cancer.

Question 10

does beam radiation stay in body?

Accepted Answer

No.: Once the radiation machine (called a linear accelerator) is turned off, there is no radiation in the body.  You are not radioactive.

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I heard that flying on an airplane exposes you to lots of radiation. true or false, and if true then why?

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Are there any good clothes to wear to prevent radiation damage from flying?

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Im going to have a nuclear bone test the same day im scheduled to fly. will i be fine getting through security with some radiation in me?

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