| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - The current hypothesis is that these chemicals irritate the airways of swimmers and thereby make them more sensitive to environmental stressors such as allergens or infection agents.6 This interpretation is supported by biomarker studies showing that chlorination products can cause acute or chronic disruption of the lung epithelial barriers.7,8 Ironically, and adding to the confusion, the physicia
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