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  2. Swimming-induced pulmonary edema - Wikipedia

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    Swimming induced pulmonary edema (SIPE), also known as immersion pulmonary edema, is a life threatening condition that occurs when fluids from the blood leak abnormally from the small vessels of the lung (pulmonary capillaries) into the airspaces (alveoli).

  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. A parasite found in swimming pools is causing people to get ...

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    The CDC recently announced that illnesses caused by a fecal parasite found in swimming pools have been steadily on the rise. A parasite found in swimming pools is causing people to get sick, so ...

  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. 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 ...

  9. Oxygen toxicity - Wikipedia

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    Oxygen toxicity is a condition resulting from the harmful effects of breathing molecular oxygen (O 2) at increased partial pressures.Severe cases can result in cell damage and death, with effects most often seen in the central nervous system, lungs, and eyes.