Radon can not be seen, smelled, felt, or otherwise discovered, other than with an examination. That's why, according to the EPA, the only way to understand without a doubt if you have a radon issue is to test.
Opening windows improves air circulation and ventilation, helping radon poisining move radon out of the house and mixing radon-free outside air with indoor air. Opening basement windows helps reduce negative air pressure, diluting radon with clean outdoor air.