Radiations in cordless phone

Cordless phones emit small amounts of electromagnetic radiation. All Digital Electronic Cordless Telephones (DECT) emit the same type of pulsed microwave radiation which ranges about 1.8 GHz. The cordless phones emit microwave radiation continuously throughout the day as long as they are plugged in and even when the phone is not in use. The radiation problem mainly lies in the cordless base station or the charger. Researches also show that the base stations of some cordless phones emit radiation which amounts twice that from mobile phone. Most of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by cordless phones comes from the antenna and parts of the phone other than the ear piece. Having a cordless phone in your house or office can increase the health risk of your family members, workers and even your neighbors. Experts say that cordless phones are worse than mobile phones.

Some researches reveal that exposure to high levels of radiation from cordless phones lead to serious illnesses, but the impact of the radiation from cordless phone is unclear. Long term use of cordless phones could result in health problems similar to that that caused by the long term use of cellular phones. Some of the health problems caused by the long time usage of cordless phones are suppression of the immune system, memory loss, leakage of the protective blood-brain barrier, tumor, chronic fatigue, headache, flu-like feeling, depression, leukemia, nosebleeds, insomnia, tinnitus, nausea, migraines, skin tingling and heating, neck growths, lack of concentration, irritability, depletion, restlessness, cancer, cataract, ear aches, eye problems, DNA alteration or damage, changes in the brains electrical activity, and other problems.

The exposure to radiations from cordless phones for more than 5 years increases the risk of brain cancer. People who are exposed to continual electro-magnetic radiation from cordless phones have the higher risk of suffering from brain tumors and leukemia. The radiations from cordless phones can induce cellular changes, increase blood pressure, and induce other bad effects throughout the body.

Now-a-days low radiation DECT phones being manufactured in Germany and UK emits no microwave emissions when the phone is not being used. These new DECT phones go into sleep mode which does not emit microwave radiation, and the sleep mode continues until a call is received or made.

As the cordless phones could cause real health hazards than the mobile phones, therefore it is important that the manufacturers must put out a warning about cordless phones. Before you buy a cordless phone, think of the dangers that these phones can fetch to our lives. The best idea to avoid exposure to cordless phone radiation is to not buy it. Think of using a standard fixed line and location phone instead of buying a cordless phone. However, if you already have a one, then try to limit the amount of time you spend on your cordless phone. When you are not using the cordless phone handset, keep it on the base station. It is better to place the cordless phone base station or charger in a place of your house where you do not spend much time. The use of safety devices such as radiation shields may block or reduce the effects of the radiations from cordless phones. This radiation shield protects you from harmful electromagnetic radiation. It blocks nearly 97% of the near-field radiation from penetrating the soft tissue of the inner ear, without affecting the transmission quality.