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Can swimming in an indoor chlorinated pool affect emphysema?

Q: can swimming in an indoor chlorinated pool affect emphysema?

: No. As long as there is not an excess of chlorine in the air it should not affect your breathing and will not affect emphysema.

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No. As long as there is not an excess of chlorine in the air it should not affect your breathing and will not affect emphysema.

Answered 6/4/2022

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Can swimming in an indoor chlorinated pool affect emphysema?

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