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Can High Chlorine Levels In Swimming Water Cause Mouth Irritation?
Sometime after my swim on Monday I noticed my mouth was irritated. My son complained about the chlorine but I didn't notice it. Then Wednesday he complained again and I realized that when I lay down at night I could still smell chlorine on my skin despite immediate long soapy showers and washing my hair. Then Friday there was a sign about high chlorine levels. Could the chlorine be the reason my mouth is irritated?
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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Adding more chlorine to pools with unbalanced pH further degrades the quality of the pool water. Highly acidic pool water can erode dental enamel. Team swimmers most often experience this damage; the more hours spent in the pool, the greater the effects of chronic exposure to acidic water.
The mouth irritation could be due to it,,you could apply topical anesthetic for reducing the pain,, also hydrate yourself with juice, soups and porridge..
If problem persists please consult a oral physician for a check up and treatment,,
Hope it helps,,take care
Adding more chlorine to pools with unbalanced pH further degrades the quality of the pool water. Highly acidic pool water can erode dental enamel. Team swimmers most often experience this damage; the more hours spent in the pool, the greater the effects of chronic exposure to acidic water.
The mouth irritation could be due to it,,you could apply topical anesthetic for reducing the pain,, also hydrate yourself with juice, soups and porridge..
If problem persists please consult a oral physician for a check up and treatment,,
Hope it helps,,take care
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Yes high chlorine level may cause itching of mouth because it is involved with bleaching agent.
It causes enamel dissolution.
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Dr. Neha
Yes high chlorine level may cause itching of mouth because it is involved with bleaching agent.
It causes enamel dissolution.
Regards
Dr. Neha
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