I have been swimming my whole life (I am 40), but during the past year, I began working out by swimming laps 3 - 4 times a week. After 7 months, I started having what felt like an asthma attack about 3 -4 hours after I swam. This happened three times in a row so I stopped my routine and made an appointment with an allergist. He says that I am having a reaction to the chemicals that are generated by the mixture of chlorine and organic material. None of the inhalers we have tried have helped with the problem and my doctor has reccommended no more swimming. Does anyone know anything about this? I haven't swam now for 6 months and miss it terribly.
I agree with qbrain. You might also try swimming in an outdoor pool. Many indoor pools have this effect on me but swimming outdoors is never an issue. This won't work year-round unless you live in the south or the west somewhere, of course...
I agree with qbrain. You might also try swimming in an outdoor pool. Many indoor pools have this effect on me but swimming outdoors is never an issue. This won't work year-round unless you live in the south or the west somewhere, of course...
