Hi, I swim 4 times per week and swim pretty hard.
On Monday after my swim I experienced some Asthma symptoms for 2 days, and its continuing a bit today.
I am wondering if it is because of the chlorine inhalation. The pool I swim in isn't in a big complex and is in a fairly tight indoor room.
I talked to one of the lifeguards today and she told me that that the chlorine level is at 1 1/2, while the PH level is at 7.4 regularly.
Does anyone have any experience with Asthma-like symptoms because of swimming?
Thanks,
Marc
I've personally done many intense workouts through my life, and never felt the way you've described.
Therefore if it's not a medical issue in your case, then perhaps it's psychological, and you should see a psychologist.
Another possible factor is improper breathing, described here, a rather common affliction.
Usually asthmatics are not able to hold their breath very long, and practicing proper breathing can be helpful.Of course, not everyone has this reaction, but it is not uncommon. The physiology is well understood. It is not psychological, nor am I asthmatic. I have no problem with improper breathing and can easily swim nonstop for 6+ miles. You are really grasping at straws here, trying to find various arguments against a perfectly reasonable sharing of experience that was requested here.
I've personally done many intense workouts through my life, and never felt the way you've described.
Therefore if it's not a medical issue in your case, then perhaps it's psychological, and you should see a psychologist.
Another possible factor is improper breathing, described here, a rather common affliction.
Usually asthmatics are not able to hold their breath very long, and practicing proper breathing can be helpful.Of course, not everyone has this reaction, but it is not uncommon. The physiology is well understood. It is not psychological, nor am I asthmatic. I have no problem with improper breathing and can easily swim nonstop for 6+ miles. You are really grasping at straws here, trying to find various arguments against a perfectly reasonable sharing of experience that was requested here.
