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A number of competitive swimmers suffer from asthma or exercise-induced asthma. There are also studies that cite chlorine in swimming pools induce asthma in competitive swimmers. It is therefore of utmost importance that their asthma is controlled by medications. Use of inhaled anti-inflammatory medicines and bronchodilators is allowed, however, taking corticosteroids in tablet, syrup, suppository or injectable form is not.

Top Resources on Asthma Treatment for Competitive Swimmers

• Asthma and Pregnancy: Can I take asthma medications and still take part in competitive sports?
• sportcentric: Asthma and the competitive swimmer
• myDr: Asthma and Competitive Sport
• Allergy Capital: Asthma: Sport, travel, pregnancy & other issues
• aquasana: The Connection Between Chlorine and Asthma
• Children's Asthma Respiratory & Exercise Specialists: Exercise-Induced Asthma
• WebMD Medical News (via MedicineNet): Indoor Swimming, Asthma Link?
• cyclingforums: Swimming Causes Asthma

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