Water contamination through anthropogenic and industrial activities has led to the
emergence and necessity of disinfection methods. Chlorine and bromine gases, often used …

The presence of chemical compounds formed as disinfection by-products (DBPs) is
widespread in developed countries, and virtually whole populations are exposed to these …

Disinfection of swimming pool water is essential to deactivate pathogenic microorganisms.
Many swimming pools apply chlorine or bromine based disinfectants to prevent microbial …

Objectives Childhood asthma is a complex condition where many environmental factors are
implicated in causation. The aim of this study was to complete a systematic review of the …

The terms 'exercise-induced asthma'(EIA) and 'exercise-induced bronchoconstriction'(EIB)
are often used interchangeably to describe symptoms of asthma such as cough, wheeze, or …

Disinfection treatments are critical to conserve the microbiological quality of swimming pool
water and to prevent water-borne infections. The formation of disinfection byproducts (DBPs) …

Increased attendance at swimming pools is correlated with higher input of organic and
minerals pollutants introduced by swimmers in the swimming pool water. In most swimming …

Background Asthma is the most common chronic medical condition in children and a
common reason for hospitalisation. Observational studies have suggested that swimming, in …

Public health requires disinfection of swimming pool water for prevention of waterborne
disease; however, it inevitably results in formation of disinfection byproducts (DBPs) …

Rationale: Airway hyperreactivity (AHR) is a key feature of bronchial asthma, and inhalation
of irritants may facilitate development of nonallergic AHR. Swimmers exposed to …