I have a breathing issue that has just started in the past 2 months or so.
After swimming (I go about an hour), later in the day when I take a deep breathe, I get this wierd sensation in my lungs ( I think) that is almost like a tickle, but intensifies as I inhale even deeper. it usually goes away after about 24 hours.
It doesn't hurt, but it sure is aggravating.
Is this caused from a chlorine treatment in the pool - i.e. a mild acid burn?
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I've been told by many allergist that you can't be allergic to chlorine. It is an iritation like asprin. Remeber, it doesn't have to be the chlorine. There are thousand of allergens in the air we breath; food we eat plus irritants. Also, you coudl have other problems that a doctor can identify. One problem many swimmers have is polyps in their sinuses. They cause irritation & breathing difficulty also.
I've been told by many allergist that you can't be allergic to chlorine. It is an iritation like asprin. Remeber, it doesn't have to be the chlorine. There are thousand of allergens in the air we breath; food we eat plus irritants. Also, you coudl have other problems that a doctor can identify. One problem many swimmers have is polyps in their sinuses. They cause irritation & breathing difficulty also.
