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Swimming in a pool is a great way to get a low-impact workout, stay cool during heat waves and generally boost your mood. But it’s not all floaty fun — pools come with a few risks too.
Virginia health officials are investigating after several people got sick from swimming in a popular lake.. The state’s Department of Health said that the incidents stemmed from outdoor activity ...
The CDC recently announced that illnesses caused by a fecal parasite found in swimming pools have been steadily on the rise. A parasite found in swimming pools is causing people to get sick, so ...
Respiratory risks of indoor swimming pools can include coughing, wheezing, aggravated asthma, [1] and airway hyper-responsiveness (spasms of the bronchial tubes in the lungs causing coughing and chest tightness).
Pseudomonas hot-foot syndrome is a self-limited cutaneous condition that occurs on the plantar surface of children after swimming in pool water that has high concentrations of P. aeruginosa. [1] [2] The condition typically presents as plantar purple-red nodules. [3]
Swimming induced pulmonary edema (SIPE), also known as immersion pulmonary edema, is a life threatening condition that occurs when fluids from the blood leak abnormally from the small vessels of the lung (pulmonary capillaries) into the airspaces (alveoli).
"There are some very high-profile and unfortunate situations of kids getting sick and even dying after exercising in hot, humid weather." What are the serious risks for kids playing sports outside?
Do not swim at a public beach if are sick or have a weakened immune system. Avoid swimming for 24 hours after heavy rainfall or anywhere you can see discharge pipes.