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.