What are Chloramines

Chloramines cause the following physical symptoms

• The "chlorine" smell many people associate with chlorine pools.
• Breathing difficulty leading to "swimmers' asthma" particularly in young children.
• Dry red eyes, burning sensation in nose, throat and lungs, dry itchy skin and dry hair.
• Chloramines can aggravate digestive disorders if swallowed.

For more information on adverse health effects go to the Centers for Disease Control web site.