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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. 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.

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

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    Absent a clear answer as to why open-water swimmers might be at greater risk, Schmidt emphasized the need for more support for lifeguards, advance planning for emergencies at swimming events, and ...

  6. 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.

  7. 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 ...

  8. List of diving hazards and precautions - Wikipedia

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    Leakage of water into the breathing loop of a rebreather, which dissolves alkaline material used to chemically remove carbon dioxide from exhaled air. This contaminated water may move further along the breathing loop and reach the diver's mouth, where it may cause choking, and in the case of strong alkalis, caustic corrosion of the mucous ...

  9. 'A generation of kids have no swimming skills' - AOL

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    Swimming and water safety lessons are currently only a compulsory part of the curriculum in primary school - either in key stages 1 or 2, but free schools and academies are not required to follow ...