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?

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.

An asthma evaluation is recommended. From your description, your asthma is not well controlled. Please follow up with your physician and a virtual consult with Healthtap is available. Watch for signs of shortness of breath and cough. Avoid smoke and discuss whether you have exercise induced bronchospasm. Exercise may be the trigger rather than the pool.