5 days ago I took a job at a local YMCA working at the front desk checking clients into the facility. I am nowhere near the vicinity of the 3 indoor pools, yet I smell the chlorine and there is a burning sensation in my nose and I begin to sneeze. I do not feel ill when there, just uncomfortable and embarrassed as well, as I have to deal with the public while I'm sneezing. My co-workers all say I will get used to the smell, but none of them have ever had any burning sensation or sneezing.
My pharmacist suggests an antihistamine, and my husband feels that if I have to take medication in order to do my job, I shouldn't be working there. I tend to agree with him. Though I love my job, my health is more important, and will gladly resign. When I leave the building I am fine.
I have no other allergies.
Have any of you experienced this reaction before? I have swam in outdoor chlorinated pools many times and never had a problem.
Any suggestions would help.
Marta
Have you considered other closer sources for this problem, like the stuff they clean the floors, counters, etc with that are right under hand or foot? Seems if the pool is a long way away that might be a less likely candidate for this issue over other closer items. Maybe a co-worker has fleas.
If memory serves me correctly chlorine is not an allergen anyway.
Have you considered other closer sources for this problem, like the stuff they clean the floors, counters, etc with that are right under hand or foot? Seems if the pool is a long way away that might be a less likely candidate for this issue over other closer items. Maybe a co-worker has fleas.
If memory serves me correctly chlorine is not an allergen anyway.
