Question 1

i went to the pool last month and the next day i started getting asthma attacks. it lasted about a week and a half. i know the chlorine triggered it . if i wanted to go to a pool with very little bromine, would that be safe for asthma??

Accepted Answer

: Chlorine is the primary agent used to keep pool water hygienic. The problem for asthma comes as the chlorine begins to form a gas when it leaves the pool surface through evaporation. It is worse on sunny days when the pool releases more, or if there is an excess in the water. Any such agent in gaseous form can trigger asthma. I know on no other agent used this way.

Question 2

how long after taking a plan b am i able to take antibiotics , or bromine psed?

Accepted Answer

: You can take any time you want.

Question 3

is chlorine in pools similar to bromine in pools? chlorine causes asthma attacks when i swim. will a little bit of bromine in pools do the same thing in if i switch to a pool that has bromine instead? is it possible to be allergic to chlorine??

Accepted Answer

: Bromine like chlorine can produce coughing from its irritant quality. It is more stable but has a collection of skin irritant effects. True allergy is primarily based on exposure to organic (living/protein) compounds. Many chemical exposures can trigger allergy like events. One local pool with too much chlorine sent dozens of non-asthma patients to the ER with bronchospasm before it was closed.

Question 4

when i was going to a regular pool with chlorine, i would get asthma attacks afterwards. i was told that bromine in pools might be better option for asthmatics, however i am still getting asthma attack. does bromine have some type of chlorine in it?

Accepted Answer

: The agents placed in pool water to keep germs away like chlorine or bromine will convert to a gas and evaporate from any pool over time. Sunlight/heat increases the speed of the conversion. Anyone with reactive lung disease/asthma can be triggered by the irritating actions of either gas. The two agents  share some similar properties but there is no chlorine in bromine.

Question 5

what foods are high in phosphorus?

Accepted Answer

High Phos Food: Many different types of food have high phosphorus content.  National Kidney Foundation website has an easy-to-read list:

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/phosphorus

Question 6

which foods are high in iodine?

Accepted Answer

Foods: high in iodine include fish, shellfish, seaweed, yogurt,  eggs, cows milk.  table salt also has a high concentration of iodine.  Iodine can also be toxic if consumed in large quantities.  best bet is to consult with a nutritionist.

Question 7

which foods have a high purine content ?

Accepted Answer

Some: Sardines, liver, and other organ meats sweet breads, (pancreas not baked goods), dried mushroom, large amounts of animal products.

Question 8

please suggest what foods have high purines?

Accepted Answer

Diet for Gout: Beef, pork, lamb, canned tuna, dark meat fish, liquor and beer are foods with high purine s content that patients with gout should avoid.

Question 9

can gastrisis be cause by eating foods high in acidic?

Accepted Answer

Below: ◾The two major causes of gastritis are 1) a bacterium named Helicobacter pylori	or H. pylori and 2) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs

◦Avoid caffeinated, decaffeinated, and carbonated dinks; and fruit juices that contain citric acid, for example, grapefruit, orange, pineapple, etc.
◦Avoid high-fat foods

Question 10

is there a way to know if a food is high in cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Look on the Back: The nutrition label on the back in any us store will always have the cholesterol content listed.

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I went to the pool last month and the next day i started getting asthma attacks. it lasted about a week and a half. i know the chlorine triggered it . if i wanted to go to a pool with very little bromine, would that be safe for asthma??

A member asked:

How long after taking a plan b am i able to take antibiotics , or bromine psed?

A member asked:

Is chlorine in pools similar to bromine in pools? chlorine causes asthma attacks when i swim. will a little bit of bromine in pools do the same thing in if i switch to a pool that has bromine instead? is it possible to be allergic to chlorine??

A member asked:

When i was going to a regular pool with chlorine, i would get asthma attacks afterwards. i was told that bromine in pools might be better option for asthmatics, however i am still getting asthma attack. does bromine have some type of chlorine in it?

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What foods are high in phosphorus?

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Which foods are high in iodine?

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Which foods have a high purine content ?

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Please suggest what foods have high purines?

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Can gastrisis be cause by eating foods high in acidic?

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Is there a way to know if a food is high in cholesterol?

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