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Jun 11, 2007

Chlorine in Pools May Hold Increased Asthma Risk

According to a new study that was published in the latest issue of Pediatrics, swimming in chlorinated pools may increase a child’s risk of developing asthma. This is contradictory to what I’ve known that swimming can be beneficial to young asthmatics.

The study discovered the children who swam at indoor chlorinated pools during their early years had higher chances of developing asthma and breathing problems than those who did not.

So, if you do want to teach your young children swimming, do bring them to outdoor swimming pools or at the beach.

(via News.com.au)

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