I have a question. We're in a bubble, mostly in mornings and afternoons. It isn't exactly the best place, but whatever. We have trouble with ventilation, and we've improved some by putting tubing under the seam of the bubble, leading to the outside. We uncover these as we need to. Over the weekend they shocked the pool with a chlorine dosage instead of a non-chlorine dosage. We swam in the pool this morning, anyways. (We're hardcore like that!) Well, most of us developed breathing problems and uncovered the caps. Still, the symptoms prevailed. Most of us left the bubble for air, but still returned to finish our practice; personally I didn't leave. Talking to my friends today, after school, we all still had bad problems regarding breathing. We all can't breathe deep without hurting or coughing, and we're always gagging from time to time throughout the school day.
My question is:
Does anyone know how to rid of these symptoms fast?
--Arojekt.
Former Member
Yes, I am, SCY. I, for one, truly hate it. I need a quick remedy to survive tomorrow (an HS competition). I don't want to go to a doctor just to be told NOT to swim and let down a team.
--Arojekt.
I'd do it too, but I really hate doctors. I know I can withstand this, and live through it, it's not that big of a deal. Yeah, it's worse than other times I've had to deal with it, but it's workable. It's not so bad it's affecting my entire system. . . Just respritory. That's all.
--Arojekt.
JUST RESPRITORY!!??
thats one of my favorite systems.
Don't mess with your lungs...if you wind up with reduced lung capacity how far will you be swimming? Seriously, go seek advice.
You asked our opinions and 3 peoples said the same thing. Don't take the chance.
Good luck.
We didn't realize the problem until much later into the practice. We're national swimmers. We're stubborn. We don't like to leave. ... It's how we roll.
--Arojekt.
Yes, I am, SCY. I, for one, truly hate it. I need a quick remedy to survive tomorrow (an HS competition). I don't want to go to a doctor just to be told NOT to swim and let down a team.
--Arojekt.
Let the team down or pass out mid race and have to saved by a lifeguard? Hmm? Decisions..decisions. Talk to your school nurse at the very least.
The school isn't the one that was in charge of the bubble. They don't even use that facility. I doubt our school's nurse would have knowledge on Cl gas. This was the year-round team thing.
To clear things up, SCY, the bubble is just what it sounds like. A giant air filled tarp over a pool. I am sure you wouldn't have it in California, unless you're up north, but it keeps the heat in, and on the pool deck.
Please, I appreciate all the go-seek-medical-help responses, but I need a quick remedy and that's all.
--Arojekt.
Part of nursing school is chemistry. I do believe that he/she would know what is going on. But hey, you want to play with your health? Knock yourself out! What the worst that could happen? Die? Dah...that's for wimps.
