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  2. Swimming-induced pulmonary edema - Wikipedia

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    Acute onset of breathing problems caused by fluid accumulation in lung extravascular spaces induced by immersion, usually in cold water, often with intense physical exertion. Symptoms reported developed during physical activity and usually include dyspnoea/shortness of breath and a cough, often haemoptysis, occasionally chest tightness, chest ...

  3. Respiratory risks of indoor swimming pools - Wikipedia

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    Respiratory risks of indoor swimming pools can include coughing, wheezing, aggravated asthma, [1] and airway hyper-responsiveness (spasms of the bronchial tubes in the lungs causing coughing and chest tightness). The chemicals used for pool water disinfection can react with organic compounds in the water to create disinfection by-products or

  4. Human physiology of underwater diving - Wikipedia

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    Work of breathing is increased by increased density of the breathing gas, artifacts of the breathing apparatus, and hydrostatic pressure variations due to posture in the water. The underwater environment also affects sensory input, which can impact on safety and the ability to function effectively at depth.

  5. Experts advise on how to stay safe while swimming in open water

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    We want everyone to enjoy the bank holiday but to so with water safety in mind.” When swimming in open water, people should consider the risks involved before jumping in, particularly because ...

  6. Is 'wild swimming' the answer to pool season ending? What to ...

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    The “wild swimming” trend — aka open-water swimming, or taking dips in lakes, rivers, streams or even the sea — isn't exactly new. Still, it has been increasing in popularity over the past ...

  7. Cold shock response - Wikipedia

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    Cold water swimming still poses a significant health risk for inexperienced and untrained swimmers. It is recommended that in order to fully benefit from the metabolic and thermogenic effects of cold water swimming, a grade and progressive acclimatization program is required and preferably done under supervisor.

  8. Here’s why open-water swimming can be risky, even for ... - AOL

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    In a review of triathletes who died or experienced cardiac arrest while competing, researchers found that about two out of every three deaths occurred during the swimming portion of the triathlon.

  9. Diving hazards - Wikipedia

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    Divers must avoid injuries caused by changes in pressure. The weight of the water column above the diver causes an increase in pressure in proportion to depth, in the same way that the weight of the column of atmospheric air above the surface causes a pressure of 101.3 kPa (14.7 pounds-force per square inch) at sea level.