Does Chlorine Cause Cancer? Q: Any thoughts that constant exposure to chlorine might be a contributing environmental factor to cause cancer? A: The science says chlorine in of itself isn’t the problem. The problem is disinfection by-products (DBPs) and the worst of the worst are caused by urine and body fluids containing ammonia, forming chloramines. Chlorine consumes …
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Sick Patient in the Pool
Question: Emergency respond please!! Just had a patient call to tell me she has an outbreak of shingles. She was in the pool Wednesday! My question is: DOES CHLORINE KILL THIS TYPE OF VIRUS?? Should I increase chlorine levels? #2 We have a new patient sent to us by an orthopedic physician asking for …
Read MoreSalt Water Swimming Pools Vs. Chlorine Swimming Pools
Q: My facility has used chlorine in our pools with patients. (we have had very little complaints since our facility checks the water 3x daily and makes adjustments) The facility is now looking at the new trend of rehab facilities changing to salt water pools for their patients. Does anyone have experience of using salt …
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