Chlorine in swimming pools

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  • L Schoeler

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2009/v21i1a568

Abstract

To the Editor: As a former competitive swimmer who is now involved in the health and fitness industry, I am often approached by swimmers and coaches to get my opinion on the water quality in swimming pools used for training by competitive swimmers. Many swimming clubs train in heated indoor pools, mostly in a gym environment, and most of the swimmers complain of a number of symptoms such as sinus problems, itchy skin and itchy ear channels as a result of spending several hours per week exposed to chlorinated water. The scientific literature around the topic of swimming and water quality focuses on asthma and allergies caused by chlorine in swimming pools. However, none of the studies mention any normative values for chemical levels in swimming pools.

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Published

2009-03-22

How to Cite

Schoeler, L. (2009). Chlorine in swimming pools. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2009/v21i1a568

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