Asthma Attacks Due To Swimming Pools
by S.G.R.BThere have been reported cases of swimmers and swimming pool employees experiencing wheezing, shortness of breath, or asthma. Skin irritation and rashes have also been observed among habitual swimmers. Studies and research (nhs.uk/news/2009/09September and swimming.about.com) were conducted because the number of reported cases was considered significant.
Chlorine was identified as the cause of the problem and that the severity of the asthma attack is dependent on how much chlorine is applied. Hold on! Don’t work yourself into a turmoil instead you should read this article then be the one to decide if there really is a reason to worry.
Chlorine-based pool chemicals are the most frequently used to clean, sanitize, and disinfect public and private swimming pools. Unknown to the general population, however, these chlorine-based pool chemicals can have an undesirable side effect on the human body. Unfortunately, you don’t even have to be actually swimming in the pool to experience the side effects. Just being near a swimming pool treated with chlorine can also give a similar result especially if there is poor ventilation like those for indoor pools.
Chlorine is thought to be the reason but if one wants to be more specific it is actually chlorine that is combined with organic wastes. Toxic chlorine by-products are created by the combination of chlorine and organic wastes. These include aldehydes, chloroform, chloramines, and nitrogen trichloride.
One can use bromine tablets as another type of swimming pool chemical in addition to constantly and closely monitoring the pool’s chlorine concentration.
Now you know that if you or anyone you know begin to experience shortness of breath during swimming, getting out of the pool is the best choice. Try to find a spot where you can breathe in fresh air then go for a refreshing shower to wash your body of any chlorine by-product.