During our Monday night practice, the chlorine was off the charts high. Several swimmers noticed lung discomfort while working out (we did a 4000 yard practice in 1-hour; necessarily some huffing and puffing.)
That night, I awoke with a burning in my throat and upper windpipe and lungs. It's since moderated a bit.
My questions: has anyone experienced "lung burn" like this? How long before you return to normal? Is there any remedy other than not swimming when the pool chemicals are really out of whack?
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Does the pool use chlorine gas or pellets?
Our pool used to use the gas until we had a leak. Several swimmers suffered from burning lungs, one instructor was off for a couple of weeks.
How is your air quality and air exchange at the pool?
It is not uncommon to have an allergy to chlorine. It begins with a runny nose and sneezes after or during swimming. It then progresses to upper respiratory tract infections. Wearing a nose plug will stop this reaction and allow a swimmer to continue to train without all the hassels from allergy symptoms.
There are several styles of nose plugs. Find one that suits your nose, and get used to wearing it. Don't take it off, as tempting as it may be. You will have to learn to breathe in and out of your mouth.
At first it will feel as though you can't get any air, but you will adapt quickly.
Happy laps.
"To motivate, add water"
"Fear is a reaction, courage is a decision."
Does the pool use chlorine gas or pellets?
Our pool used to use the gas until we had a leak. Several swimmers suffered from burning lungs, one instructor was off for a couple of weeks.
How is your air quality and air exchange at the pool?
It is not uncommon to have an allergy to chlorine. It begins with a runny nose and sneezes after or during swimming. It then progresses to upper respiratory tract infections. Wearing a nose plug will stop this reaction and allow a swimmer to continue to train without all the hassels from allergy symptoms.
There are several styles of nose plugs. Find one that suits your nose, and get used to wearing it. Don't take it off, as tempting as it may be. You will have to learn to breathe in and out of your mouth.
At first it will feel as though you can't get any air, but you will adapt quickly.
Happy laps.
"To motivate, add water"
"Fear is a reaction, courage is a decision."
