I started swimming workouts at a new indoor pool recently. They use a different type of chlorine/disinfectant system (the water tastes a bit salty), and I don't know how much ventilation they have. I've developed a cough at the end of each workout. And after working out yesterday evening, my lungs HURT a lot when I woke up this morning (they felt like they did on smoggy days in Southern California when I was a kid). I haven't had this problem at any other pool I've swum in--indoor and outdoor.
Have any other folks here heard of or experienced lung pain/injury and coughing being caused by indoor pool air or particular types of chlorine? Thanks.
I have to disagree that "It's very rare to be allergic to this chemical." (bromine)
There are lots of web sites that detail the problems caused by exposure to bromine and I can tell you from personal experience that it's not very pleasant. When I coached a swim team, I had serveral kids who got reactions. It really doesn't seem to be that uncommon.
I have to disagree that "It's very rare to be allergic to this chemical." (bromine)
There are lots of web sites that detail the problems caused by exposure to bromine and I can tell you from personal experience that it's not very pleasant. When I coached a swim team, I had serveral kids who got reactions. It really doesn't seem to be that uncommon.
