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A member asked:

And everyone thinks im allergic to the chlorine! so can someone be allergic to chlorine?

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Chlorine allergy: Yes! you can be allergic to chlorine -- this would best be discussed with an allergist, and desensitization therapy may be effective.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/3/2015

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