Radon: an alpha-particle hazard we cannot detect
Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the US after smoking. It cannot be detected by any optical, NDIR, or MOX sensor; only alpha-particle counters can see it.
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What Terrestream does not measure
Terrestream measures a specific set of air-quality parameters. There are many hazards it does not measure at all - here is a non-exhaustive list of common ones, and the dedicated detector or test to use instead.
Terrestream advises on your air, not your health
The dashboard will tell you about your air. It will not diagnose, prescribe, or speculate about your health. The line between those two is bright and intentional.
