Hi Jane,

After your family's chlorine exposure how are you doing now?

Cheriel
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In a message dated 3/10/2003 1:35:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, "msfixit29"
<msfixit29@...> writes:

>Hi I am new here!  Last night my hubby and I took our daughter (5) to
>the local Y for a pool party with Girl Scouts.  Both he and I noticed
>the strong chlorine smell upon entering the building.  The pool area
>was a million times stronger.  We sat out in the observation area and
>he started complaining after being there only 20 minutes that the
>smell was burning his nose.  I kinda shunned it as I couldn't believe
>that his nose would be sensitive to anything considering that he
>works with STINKY cows everyday and that doesn't seem to bother him.
>
>Well, later when we were going to dinner, Jessie said that her throat
>was sore.  I was experiencing minor chest pains here and there but
>nothing definate.  By the time we got home, I felt like I had been
>hit by a truck.  I laid down and woke up 2 hours later with a sore
>throat.  I had a hard time sleeping for the rest of the night because
>it hurt so bad.
>
>This a.m., both of us have a sore throat and feel pretty lousy.  Has
>anyone experienced this before?  How long did it last?
>
>We have had sensitivities to chemicals before.  I can't paint a room
>in my house without ending up with a "cold".  Larry hates it when I
>use bleach in cleaning because he can't stand the smell.
>
>Right now what really scares me is how did this affect my 20 month
>old.  She seemed to be in good spirits today.  Didn't eat much last
>night, but that has been normal for the last few weeks.
>
>Sorry to be so lengthy, but I hope someone out there can help.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Jane