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Query regarding radiation exposure

2019-10-05 08:10:29
I have had 5 chest x rays in a span of 10 months . Is there a reason to worry regarding the radiation exposure ? Can it be dangerous ? Am I at risk ? Within how many years radiation from x rayshows it's effect on a person?
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Answered2019-10-06 01:01:18

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