What to Look for:
There may be clues that should prompt further investigation. The symptoms of cough, eye irritation, and nasal congestion may occur at work before the wheezing or shortness of breath develops. These symptoms often occur only at work and not in any other environment.
The longer a worker is exposed, however, the greater the likelihood of persistent symptoms outside the workplace. “Monday morning asthma” is a term that describes the sudden onset of symptoms when workers return to work. Symptoms may decline somewhat during the week with a great improvement on weekends or during vacations or other absences. Although many reactions are immediate, it is important to recall the late phase of bronchial asthma and how
Chlorine Allergy
Scientists consider chlorine one of the most toxic elements found in nature and yet the number of people allergic to chlorine is extremely small. Eye irritation, dry skin, coughing, sneezing, stuffy or itchy nose may be symptoms of an intolerance to chlorine instead of a true allergy.
If you are allergic to chlorine then you suffer from Allergies Type 4 is also called cell-mediated or delayed allergies. See my article on allergies type 4 for a detailed description of the allergy type 4. The most common symptom is an itchy rash under the armpits and in the groin area.
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