Global Warming And The Dangers Of Swimming

How To Protect Your Health In Oceans And In Pools

Summer is here and many of us are more than ready to hit the beaches and pools for a refreshing long-awaited swim! In the past our usual fun-in-the-sun fears were related to drowning or serious sunburn, but lately we are hearing about another danger…illness or infection from bacteria, germs or toxins in the water!

Thanks to global warming and climate change the warmer waters are a welcome habitat to an abundance of living organisms, including bacteria such as E. Coli that thrive in the higher temperatures. Many of these nasty, invisible culprits are ready to invade unsuspecting humans by entering our ears, nose, and mouth. They may then work their way into our sinuses.

Let us not forget the chemical waste, and gasoline from watercraft that wind up in our waters. Many people prefer swimming in pools to avoid this, but we need to keep in mind that chlorine and other pool chemicals can also cause irritation to our skin and sinuses.

 

What Is Sinusitis?

Inhaled water that lodges in your sinus cavities can cause irritation or infection. This condition is called sinusitis. Infection can come from living organisms found in the water, and irritation can come from pool chemicals.

Sinusitis occurs when the lining in your sinuses swell, which traps mucus in your sinus chambers, allowing bacteria to grow. Symptoms include facial pain and pressure along with nasal congestion.

Tips To Spot Safe Water

To avoid sinusitis, skin irritation or gastrointestinal distress it is important to choose safe water in which to swim. Although no water is totally clean there are steps you can take to eliminate the dangers.

Stay out of the water if:

1. No one else is swimming there on a nice day.

2. You notice nearby discharge pipes.

3. It recently rained (urban beaches are prone to more pollution) Ways To Protect Your Health

1. Try not to swallow the water

2. Wear nose clips

3. Don’t go in the water with an open wound

4. Wash your body after swimming

5. If you are feeling unwell, feverish or weak after swimming see your doctor.

6. Choose an all-natural product like Pressureze Nasal Mist to clear and cleanse away bacteria from your nose and sinus, and relieve symptoms of congestion. Pressureze clears away mucus, where germs and bacteria can grow. It also promotes proactive sinus health when used daily.

So, the bottom line is this…very few things will keep us away from beaches and pools when the summer heat takes its toll! We just need to be aware of the dangers, cautious about where we choose to swim, and take important steps to protect our health. We want to avoid inhaling or swallowing any impurities, and taking Pressureze Nasal Mist is one tool to prevent bacterial buildup in our sinuses, as it can help to wash away mucus, where germs and bacteria can grow.

By Lisa Monroe