Is it possible to be allergic to chlorine in swimming pools?
Immediate signs and symptoms of chlorine exposure During or immediately after exposure to dangerous concentrations of chlorine, the following signs and symptoms may develop: Coughing Chest tightness Burning sensation in the nose, throat, and eyes Watery eyes Blurred vision Nausea and vomiting Burning pain, redness, and blisters on the skin if exposed to gas, skin injury similar to frostbite if exposed to liquid chlorine Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath (may appear immediately if high concentrations of chlorine gas are inhaled, or may be delayed if low concentrations of chlorine gas are inhaled) Fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) within 2 to 4 hours Showing these signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean that a person has been exposed to chlorine. What the long-term health effects are Long-term complications from chlorine exposure are not found in people who survive a sudden exposure unless they suffer complications such as pneumonia during therapy. Chronic bronchitis may
Yes it is, some people have a reaction to the chemicals in chlorine, one way to combat this if you like swimming is to cover yourself in E45 cream before you get in the pool, this acts as a barrier and therefore stops most of the chlorine touching your body, however if your reaction is very strong to chlorine then you may wish to swim in natural water pools rather than chlorine pools
