In the summer...things you should be careful of while in the pool

ArabiaWeather - While swimming in public and private pools is an enjoyable way to entertain and relax during the summer, it constitutes an ideal place for the transmission of diseases and injuries, despite ongoing maintenance and sterilization efforts. This type of disease is known as swimming water disease, and includes a variety of skin, eye, respiratory, ear and intestinal diseases.

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The most prominent diseases transmitted in swimming pools

• Eye diseases: These diseases may appear with symptoms such as redness and irritation, with the possibility of transmitting viral eye infections between people.
• Skin diseases: These include warts on the soles of the feet and granulomas, as these infections are transmitted through direct contact with contaminated surfaces.
• Respiratory, ear, and intestinal diseases: They may occur as a result of swallowing water contaminated with microbes, and the risk of infection increases in crowded and humid places such as swimming pools.

Things you should be careful of while in the pool

There are many potential harms to swimming, including:

• Injuries: A person may sustain injuries while swimming, such as head and spine injuries, especially when jumping in shallow places, which may lead to the head hitting the ground. In addition, other injuries resulting from swimming may include sore muscles and tendons, torn cartilage or tendons, shoulder impingement syndrome, neck and back pain, and knee pain.
• Sunburn: Under direct sunlight, swimming can lead to sunburn and increase the risk of sunstroke, especially in the summer.
• Effects of chlorine: Chlorine is added as a disinfectant in swimming pools to reduce microbes, but continuous exposure to chlorine can lead to side effects such as:
• Eye irritation: Chlorine can cause eye irritation, which manifests itself as eye redness, itching, and a burning sensation.
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• Dry hair: Chlorine can cause dry hair, scalp irritation, and itching.
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• Dry skin: Chlorine can dry out and irritate the skin, causing itching, skin peeling, or a rash, and may increase the symptoms of eczema and psoriasis.
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• Irritation of the respiratory passages: Inhaling chlorine may cause irritation of the respiratory passages, leading to coughing, runny nose, and worsening asthma symptoms.
• Infection: Water can transmit some types of germs through ingestion or contact with the skin, increasing the possibility of diseases such as gastrointestinal infections, and respiratory infections such as Legionnaires' disease, athlete's foot (tinea pedis), and swimmer's ear.
• Drowning: Drowning is a serious risk while swimming, especially when swimming unsupervised or in unsafe places such as deep bodies of water.

Preventive measures in swimming pools

To avoid these damages, appropriate preventive measures must be taken

• Use sunscreen
• And shower after swimming
• Avoid swimming in shallow places
• Avoid swimming in pools with high chlorine concentrations
• Avoid swallowing swimming water
• Wear swimming goggles to protect the eyes
• And the use of personal items such as towels and shoes
• Do not urinate in swimming pools
• Do not walk barefoot around swimming pools to avoid contracting fungal diseases.

In summary, enjoying swimming requires taking the necessary precautions to prevent swimming water diseases, to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone, whether old or young.

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