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A member asked:

Recently got diagnosed with asthma. will swimming in water with chlorine cause breathing problems from the smell if you're sensitive to smells?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Try it: Some people do complain of chlorine irritating their lungs. There was a study finding that people swimming in chlorinated water may actually develop asthma from the exposure. Since the reaction is variable among people , try swimming in the pool and see if it affects you.

Dr Zacharisen agreed

Answered 12/12/2013

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