Earlier this summer I reported on the link between swimming pools and lung problems, and a new study published in the journal Pediatrics has more news: Swimming in chlorinated pools may increase your child’s risk of developing asthma or allergies. Among 847 teenagers ages 13 to 18, researchers found those who swam in an indoor or outdoor pool disinfected with chlorine for more than 1,000 hours were much more likely to develop asthma or allergies than those who swam in pools cleaned with a copper and silver mixture.
Keep in mind, 1,000 hours of swimming is a ton of pool time and this is a preliminary study. So no need to pull your kids out of the pool, just be aware chlorine could be a potential trigger.
Source: Health Insider
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