Is it good to go swimming when you have a cold?

The chlorine in swimming pools is often slightly irritating to the nasal passages of a child whose nose is already irritated by an illness. Swimmers sick with a cold or similar are very likely to drip mucus from the chest and nose into the water – a probable source of infection to others in the pool.

Can you go swimming with chest infection?

Keep in mind that if swimming indoors, there may be a higher concentration of chlorine that might cause coughing and wheezing, exacerbating the symptoms of bronchitis. When possible, swim in an outdoor pool if you have bronchitis, as chlorine dissipates quickly in outdoor areas.

What are the negative effects of swimming?

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• Allergies and Asthma. Swimming in a chlorinated pool can trigger asthma and allergies, especially in competitive swimmers.
• Eye and Skin Irritation. Red, burning eyes and dry itchy skin are common side effects of swimming in a chlorinated pool.
• Stomach Illness.

  Why is swimming with a cold a bad idea?

  Perhaps it’s because it isn’t life threatening or because it doesn’t leave us in discomfort. Swimming with a cold has it’s own downsides. Firstly you run the risk of exposing other people to the cold. The germs and other bacteria thrive in a warm, damp environment.

  

  How does swimming help with a cold and cough?

  Unlike other exercises, swimming may help alleviate the symptoms of a cold. The moist pool air helps to open up your nasal passages, allowing the mucus to drain and helping to improve breathing. A light swimming workout can also help bring blood to muscles, making you feel a little better.

  Can you go swimming if you have chest congestion?

  If your chest congestion is the result of something other than a cold or infection, however, you may still be able to swim. When you’re sick, it’s not a good idea to go swimming.

  Can you get contagious from swimming with a cold?

  People who have colds usually have a fever, so the water will feel even more chilly then normal. The person with the cold will be contagious for the first three to four days from when the symptoms first appear. They could possibly be contagious for up to three weeks depending on the strain of cold.