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Hi! When I was younger, my doctor said that indoor swimming pools may not be the best environment for CFers, because there are a lot of bacteria growing in them. But, I am pretty sure outdoor pools are no problem, and swimming is great exercise. Mar
Hi there! My doctor always encouraged me to swim, swim, swim. I did, however, have an outdoor pool growing up. I have thought about joining the YMCA since I have my own house now, but no pool. But I did not know about the bacteria problem of indoor pools. The best thing, I guess is to ask my doctor....as I suggest you might do!Stephaniehttp://geocities.com/steph65roses
This information was in my local paper a few weeks back. It was regarding hot tubs, but I am sure much of it applies to swimming pools. It seems that hot tubs (more home used than commercial as in hotels) are causing severe respiratory problems. Most of the statistics show that it takes place primarily in indoor hot tubs. Evidently many people have come down with pneumonia type symptoms & thinking the heat of the hot tub would help actually made it worse from the bacteria in the moisture. Although the agressive cleaning will limit it, the whole breeding ground is the concern. Anyone that has had moisture (mildew, mold etc) would know the affects it can have. I have done much swimming in my life, buy I am careful of where I swim & the maintenance of the swimming area.
I think the thing about hot tubs don't apply so much to pools because the temp of hot tubs is actually the perfect enviroment for some bacteria. With a pool I would say that the benefits FAR exceed the potential risks. For me I have yet to find a type of exercise that clears my lungs as well as swimming. My lung functions drop when I stop swimming. I can actually feel the sputum moving up from my lungs to my throat when I do some hard core swimming. As you can see I am a major advocate for swimming CFers <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
I think the thing about hot tubs don't apply so much to pools because the temp of hot tubs is actually the perfect enviroment for some bacteria. With a pool I would say that the benefits FAR exceed the potential risks. For me I have yet to find a type of exercise that clears my lungs as well as swimming. My lung functions drop when I stop swimming. I can actually feel the sputum moving up from my lungs to my throat when I do some hard core swimming. As you can see I am a major advocate for swimming CFers <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
Before having our pool built we did a lot of research concerning bacteria due to our daughter having cf. We are a family that loves the water and knows how good it is for all of our lungs, especially our daughters. Because of all the bad bugs in lakes and rivers we felt that a backyard pool was the way to go. The pool of our choice is an inground vinyl liner pool. We chose the vinyl liner because bacteria have a harder time adhereing to the vinly. It is also easy to keep clean. Gunite pools develope cracks wich grow many different algies. Some of which you can NEVER get rid of, even if you resurface. Fiberglass also gets cracks and bad algies. Don't get me wrong, vinyl can have bacteria but is easily cleaned and if needed easily replaced. My husband checks the chemicals in the water every day and keeps the pool super clean. Our daughter does better when she swims a lot. It helps to clear her lungs and it builds up lung function. A pulmonologist once told my mother that swimmers and people that play wind instuments have the best lungs. If you have a pool just make sure that you never let anyone swim wearing a suit that has been in a lake, river, pond, etc... No life jackets or toys of the same either, it will bring all the bad stuff into your pool and can take a lot to get it cleaned up again. Happy Swimming, Michelle
Before having our pool built we did a lot of research concerning bacteria due to our daughter having cf. We are a family that loves the water and knows how good it is for all of our lungs, especially our daughters. Because of all the bad bugs in lakes and rivers we felt that a backyard pool was the way to go. The pool of our choice is an inground vinyl liner pool. We chose the vinyl liner because bacteria have a harder time adhereing to the vinly. It is also easy to keep clean. Gunite pools develope cracks wich grow many different algies. Some of which you can NEVER get rid of, even if you resurface. Fiberglass also gets cracks and bad algies. Don't get me wrong, vinyl can have bacteria but is easily cleaned and if needed easily replaced. My husband checks the chemicals in the water every day and keeps the pool super clean. Our daughter does better when she swims a lot. It helps to clear her lungs and it builds up lung function. A pulmonologist once told my mother that swimmers and people that play wind instuments have the best lungs. If you have a pool just make sure that you never let anyone swim wearing a suit that has been in a lake, river, pond, etc... No life jackets or toys of the same either, it will bring all the bad stuff into your pool and can take a lot to get it cleaned up again. Happy Swimming, Michelle
It's me again, I forgot to say that our doctor advised us after our last cleanout to stay away from indoor pools and the locker rooms. He said he's been seeing some microbacterias showing up in people that frequent public pools. He said that the steamy shower rooms were not good. He did not say to NEVER go, but just be aware. Michelle
It's me again, I forgot to say that our doctor advised us after our last cleanout to stay away from indoor pools and the locker rooms. He said he's been seeing some microbacterias showing up in people that frequent public pools. He said that the steamy shower rooms were not good. He did not say to NEVER go, but just be aware. Michelle
I used to swim regularly in my mid 20's at the YMCA. I always had trouble with the chlorine - I used gogles & nose plugs, "cute". Then in my 30's. I swam every day for 18 months in a public pool in Germany. That was the best for me. They didn't use chlorine, they had a charcoal filtering system. MARY55W/CF
I used to swim regularly in my mid 20's at the YMCA. I always had trouble with the chlorine - I used gogles & nose plugs, "cute". Then in my 30's. I swam every day for 18 months in a public pool in Germany. That was the best for me. They didn't use chlorine, they had a charcoal filtering system. MARY55W/CF