A member asked:

I get 'common cold' symptoms for a day after i swim in a pool the last 4-5 times. sore throat, sinus, sneezing. could it be a chlorine allergy?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No but: Chlorine can irritate your nose and trigger asthma for those who have the condition. It is not an allergy however. I suspect that you may have a hay fever issue which is worsened by the chlorine exposure.

Answered 1/1/2014

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