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Be Careful! Chlorine In Swimming Pool’s Water Can Trigger Allergies


Swimming is one of the fun water sports for all family members. It's just that chlorine, which is generally added to water in swimming pools, must be watched out for as an allergic trigger.

Chlorine is very effective as a disinfectant in water, so it is widely used for water purification. As in drinking water, chlorine in swimming pools can kill bacteria and other microbes. Generally chlorine in swimming pools is a derivative product, namely sodium hypochlorite or better known as chlorine.

Can trigger allergic reactions to the skin

Although it can kill bacteria, chlorine can stick to the skin and hair. Even small amounts of chlorine often interfere with the health of skin and hair. In some people, exposure to chlorine in water in swimming pools can also trigger skin allergic reactions.

The following are some of the symptoms that commonly arise from exposure to chlorine:

    1. Reddish rash on the skin.
    2. Itchy.
    3. Inflammation of skin that is painful or sore when touched.
    4. Dry and scaly skin.

When there is a reaction to the skin due to chlorine, the first step that can be done is to wash and rinse the skin clean. If an allergic reaction to the skin is very disturbing, then get an antihistamine treatment from a doctor to help ease complaints.

Increases Risk of Respiratory Disorders

Besides causing allergic reactions to the skin, chlorine can also trigger asthma or allergies in the respiratory tract. A study revealed, chlorine can trigger allergic symptoms indirectly, because it can cause irritation of the respiratory tract and make it sensitive. That can then cause asthma or other symptoms of breathing due to allergies.

Frequent swimming in pool water containing chlorine increases the risk of recurrence of asthma and allergic rhinitis in children with allergic tendencies. The longer the time you swim in the pool, the higher the risk of getting allergies.

In addition, chlorine in swimming pools is also at risk of causing disruption to pregnant women and the fetus they contain. Risks that may be felt are not mild, including miscarriages, low birth weight babies, neural tube defects, and urinary tract infections. However, this study is considered to still require further research to prove the truth.

Swimming is one of the favorite types of sports for family members to stay fit. However, be careful of excessive chlorine content, especially if you have an allergic tendency. Call your doctor immediately if you experience allergy symptoms after swimming in a chlorine-containing pond, or if you experience chlorine poisoning which can be characterized by abdominal pain, sore throat, vomiting, or bloody bowel movements

 
 

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