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Have to swim for a school thing. there's chlorine in the water, is it safe for me to swim or will it cause breathing problems?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Swimming?: Swimming in chlorine should pose no problem. Breathing it is likely to be problematic. Don't forget to keep your mouth closed!

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 11/30/2013

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A member asked:

Have to swim for a school thing. there's chlorine in the water, is it safe for me to swim or will it cause breathing problems?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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