2006-10-14 14:21:48 · 4 answers · asked by urbanbutterfly 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
probably the most frequent risk is an ear infection called, appropriately, "swimmer's ear"--itching inner ear--ask your pharmisist for boric acid & I think you mix it with peroxide--ask
If the pool smells of chlorine, there is no risk of aids, or other std's. that's all I know about it. That, and don't let your fears make you a victim before you are one--keep enjoying your swims! :)
2006-10-14 14:27:30 · answer #1 · answered by Clycs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it always depends of the quality of the water in the public pool you go. some public pools have perfect water and some others have really bad water.
2006-10-14 14:26:49 · answer #2 · answered by Sebas B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 risk is swimming in public pee!
2006-10-14 14:29:01 · answer #3 · answered by nido_tr3s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Headlice. Swimming too close to (infested) others can result in hair-to-hair contact, thereby transmitting the lice.
2006-10-14 14:34:08 · answer #4 · answered by answerer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋