Swimming Pool Chlorine Side Effects- 45 Questions Answered

I’ve been told I should swim to help my breathing But I read the gases in a swimming pool are chlorine bi products and neurologically damaging ? Is this a good idea given the risk?

Asked for Female, 57 Years 144 Views v

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil Allergist/Immunologist | Bangalore

Who gave you this stupid information? Stop Googling all these stupid sites! Nowadays, swimming pool water purification systems have undergone a huge transformation and are much safer than about 4 deca ... Read More

Hello Dr. My son is almost 5 month old now. I wish to know is it fine if I take him to a swimming pool ? If yes for how long should I let him be there and any precautions to be taken

Asked for Female, 30 Years 118 Views v

Dr. Pallavi Vats Pediatrician | Noida

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Not during direct sunlight hours. 10 - 15 minutes. Not unattended even for a second. Bear in mind if it's a community swimming pool he may catch some infection.but that's your call to make . ... Read More

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Hello doctor kindly refer to the attached image of my arm I have got Itchy skin after swimming in the pool. On my hands neck and sides and back of my body. It's a bit itchy not too much. To mention I have got no other medical conditions or on medicines or any allergies. I guess this is because of chlorine water. I go swimming 5 days a week. Please

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Asked for Male, 38 Years 199 Views v

Dr. Anmol Kudal General Physician | Nashik

Looks like allergic dermatitis...kindly consult online ... Read More

Hi, my 6 year daughter keeps sneezing in swimming pool all the time & running nose also. Before & after swimming session no such issue at all. Other kids are OK not observed this with other kids. Please advise to overcome this problem.

Asked for Female, 6 Years 636 Views v

Dr. J Prabhakar Rao Pediatrician | Ghaziabad

All swimming pools have chlorine mixed in the water as disinfectant. She's probably allergic to it. Since you have specifically mentioned that she has the problem ONLY while swimming,that could be the ... Read More

My son is 3 years old. Can he take bath in swimming pool? Is swimming pool water safe for his skin and hair.

Asked for Female, 32 Years 359 Views v

Dr. Richard Lurshay Pediatrician | Bangalore

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Swimming pools are meant for swimming or spending time in leisure. They are not meant for people to have a bath in. After using a swimming pool, you need to bathe your son again, with clean water and ... Read More

After Swimming on the chlorine-based water in swimming pool, suddenly, I got red dots all over my body. I don't know what to do.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 150 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

It may be eczema from chlorine or due to urticaria. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

I've been having diarrhea for 4 days now. It was on thursday I was swimming and I accidentally ingested pool water ( the pool water probably has chlorine because it was salty ) and shortly after I started feeling gassy and tender and then I was feeling okay but just with diarrhea. What can I do? please help. I've tried imodium for the first two day

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Asked for Male, 15 Years 74 Views v

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Pradhan Gastroenterologist | Delhi

Need antibiotics ... Read More

Please suggest Sunsceen and skin care suggestions for swimming. I have dry skin.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 356 Views v

Dr. Kamal Kishore Cosmetologist | Mumbai

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Use water resistant sunscreen half an hour before swimming ... Read More

Yesterday afternoon my son 4 y old played in Swimming pool . Same night the fever started and it is 102 F . We are giving dolo syrup but the fever doesn't reduce. Symptoms are not much but his head chest and back are very hot.. Tried sponging which helped a bit but still the fever isn't reducing since night. Please advise.

Asked for Male, 4 Years 339 Views v

Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

Seems viral . Continue same treatment.. watch for high grade fever ... Read More

Recently I have joined swimming classes. I have got very much tanned by pool water or chlorine water. I can't stop my classes because it's a 6months plan. Please suggest me how to protect my skin from that water and how to remove the tan that already occurred. Also hair protection suggestion needed.

Asked for Female, 21 Years 699 Views v

Dr. Rajib Roy Dermatologist | Kolkata

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Hi. Warm regards. I can understand your concern. Well this is a platform to give you basic guidelines. You need a sunscreen to protect your skin. You can go through antitan peel/laser treatment and ma ... Read More

Could you please advise on the best hair care practices to follow after swimming? Specifically, I am looking for recommendations on how to prevent damage from chlorine and saltwater! Is it harmful to wash my hair daily after swimming?

Asked for Female, 35 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Please tell if this report is normal...I am having high chlorine..what should I do..................

Asked for Female, 26 Years 565 Views v

Dr. Bijli Nanda General Practitioner | Noida

Its insignificant.more important to know your symptoms ... Read More

Continue Pain has been started in Ear after swimming in swimming pool one day ago... Pain inside ear and surrounding area

Asked for Male, 36 Years 105 Views v

Dr. Mudit Gupta Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Agra

Do online video consultation for better advice and treatment ... Read More

I feel very cold and i shiver when I go to swim in the swimming pool ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Asked for Male, 19 Years 115 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Whenever I start swimming I get tonsilitis with fever ..when I stop swimming it recovers and it again occurs when I start swimming ..is there any reason for this ..I thought chlorine water is the issue but I am swimming in natural water now but still same issue ..any remedy for this ..my blood works are all amost normal

Asked for Male, 30 Years 179 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

My 5 years daughter after two days of spending one hr of time in swimming pool she got severe allergy BcoZ of chlorin..she got rash on back and itching too..any cream to use?

Asked for Female, 35 Years 58 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

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My eyes are completely red and started itching with watery discharge with mild pain after going to the swimming pool. Solutions for fast relief???

Asked for Male, 26 Years 84 Views v

Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar Pulmonologist | Hyderabad

Pl use Moxicip eye drops, 2drops 4 times a day ,and Refresh tears eye drops, 2drops 3times a day, and consult Ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

Need signature and stamp for good health to join a swimming pool, the form needs to be stamped and signed by a registered medical practitioner

Asked for Male, 33 Years 287 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Doctor I am a swimmer , so can I pursure my swimming in this pandemic , mantaing a huge social distance in the swimming pool ! ?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 97 Views v

Dr. Vardhan Garg General Physician | Delhi

Risk is everywhere, cant deny . But can continue swimming with all covid appropriate Behaviour ... Read More

Hi, My kid is 3 years old and fond of playing in water. Please can you advise if I can take her to swimming pool. Please advise if the age is OK for playing in swimming pool. Thanks, Rajiv

Asked for Male, 35 Years 78 Views v

Dr. R.K. Singh Pediatrician | Varanasi

4years, wait for more 1year ... Read More

Having red eyes after he came back from swimming today. He is 6 year old son. Normally goes to same society swimming pool everyday.

Asked for Male, 6 Years 68 Views v

Dr. Gaurav Gupta Pediatrician | Mohali

It could be chemical irritation or am infection... Oh there is itching, try anti allergy drops. Otherwise if a discharge, consider antibiotics drops.. ... Read More

My daughter is 6 yrs.She goes for swimming once a week.What anti chlorine body wash, shampoo can use for her skin protection as it is darkening.

Asked for Female, 6 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry... Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis ... Read More

Hello , I am suffering from Hair thinning and hair loss probably pattern baldness. I am applying Minoxidil topical as of now. Is it safe for me to swim in a pool .Will chlorine further damage my hairs ?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 205 Views v

Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Hi Thanks for your query. Exercise is helpful to hair. Wear a tight swimming cap to prevent hair from getting damaged. Shampoo adequately after swimming. Use a good conditioner or oil. ... Read More

Hi I am taking the treatment of dry eye for last two months. I want to join swimming I join swimming every year and I don't have any allergy with chlorine Can I swim with dry eye without Goggles?

Asked for Male, 39 Years 46 Views v

Dr. A K Goel Ophthalmologist | Moradabad

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Yes ... Read More

Can you please suggest some tips to take while going for swimming in a pool . I am getting tanned very badly and could sense my hair Turing brittle

Asked for Male, 28 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Pradeep Bansal Dermatologist | Delhi

Bath before and after swim Cap wearing Avoid swimming when sunlight coming directly into pool ... Read More

After 3 hours of continuous swimming in the pool I have experienced a major itching all over the body.please suggest me some home remedies.Its itching too much with small small blister

Asked for Male, 21 Years 80 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Use calosoft lotion twice daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic ... Read More

Hi; my son is presently 6 months old... i would like to know can i start swimming lessons for him by taking him to a baby pool ? Is there chances of him getting sick? .. what all we should know before teaching babies to swim ? please advise...

Asked for Male, 1 Years 190 Views v

Mr. S. Krishnamoorthy Acupuncturist | Chennai

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This is right age for swimming...it's a kid.. ... Read More

I have been swimming lately and my skin has gotten really dark from the chlorine water. Please tell me how to get my fair skin tone back and how to prevent the darkening of skin due to chlorine water.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 3185 Views v

Dr. Tina Ramachander Dermatologist | Bangalore

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Hi tanning of skin from swimming can happen because of uv radiation from the water in the pool and the chlorine absorption can make your skin dry flaky hence more uv induced damaged. Check on the chl ... Read More

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Swimming pool chlorine side effects

I’ve been told I should swim to help my breathing But I read the gases in a swimming pool are chlorine bi products and neurologically damaging ? Is this a good idea given the risk?

Hello Dr. My son is almost 5 month old now. I wish to know is it fine if I take him to a swimming pool ? If yes for how long should I let him be there and any precautions to be taken

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Hi, my 6 year daughter keeps sneezing in swimming pool all the time & running nose also. Before & after swimming session no such issue at all. Other kids are OK not observed this with other kids. Please advise to overcome this problem.

My son is 3 years old. Can he take bath in swimming pool? Is swimming pool water safe for his skin and hair.

After Swimming on the chlorine-based water in swimming pool, suddenly, I got red dots all over my body. I don't know what to do.

Please suggest Sunsceen and skin care suggestions for swimming. I have dry skin.

Recently I have joined swimming classes. I have got very much tanned by pool water or chlorine water. I can't stop my classes because it's a 6months plan. Please suggest me how to protect my skin from that water and how to remove the tan that already occurred. Also hair protection suggestion needed.

Could you please advise on the best hair care practices to follow after swimming? Specifically, I am looking for recommendations on how to prevent damage from chlorine and saltwater! Is it harmful to wash my hair daily after swimming?

Please tell if this report is normal...I am having high chlorine..what should I do..................

Continue Pain has been started in Ear after swimming in swimming pool one day ago... Pain inside ear and surrounding area

I feel very cold and i shiver when I go to swim in the swimming pool ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

My 5 years daughter after two days of spending one hr of time in swimming pool she got severe allergy BcoZ of chlorin..she got rash on back and itching too..any cream to use?

My eyes are completely red and started itching with watery discharge with mild pain after going to the swimming pool. Solutions for fast relief???

Need signature and stamp for good health to join a swimming pool, the form needs to be stamped and signed by a registered medical practitioner

Doctor I am a swimmer , so can I pursure my swimming in this pandemic , mantaing a huge social distance in the swimming pool ! ?

Hi, My kid is 3 years old and fond of playing in water. Please can you advise if I can take her to swimming pool. Please advise if the age is OK for playing in swimming pool. Thanks, Rajiv

Having red eyes after he came back from swimming today. He is 6 year old son. Normally goes to same society swimming pool everyday.

My daughter is 6 yrs.She goes for swimming once a week.What anti chlorine body wash, shampoo can use for her skin protection as it is darkening.

Hello , I am suffering from Hair thinning and hair loss probably pattern baldness. I am applying Minoxidil topical as of now. Is it safe for me to swim in a pool .Will chlorine further damage my hairs ?

Hi I am taking the treatment of dry eye for last two months. I want to join swimming I join swimming every year and I don't have any allergy with chlorine Can I swim with dry eye without Goggles?

Can you please suggest some tips to take while going for swimming in a pool . I am getting tanned very badly and could sense my hair Turing brittle

After 3 hours of continuous swimming in the pool I have experienced a major itching all over the body.please suggest me some home remedies.Its itching too much with small small blister

Hi; my son is presently 6 months old... i would like to know can i start swimming lessons for him by taking him to a baby pool ? Is there chances of him getting sick? .. what all we should know before teaching babies to swim ? please advise...

I have been swimming lately and my skin has gotten really dark from the chlorine water. Please tell me how to get my fair skin tone back and how to prevent the darkening of skin due to chlorine water.

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