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Swimming pools: an asthma risk? - Health & Wellbeing

abc.net.au

Taking a dip in a pool is a great way to beat the summer heat, but for some of us the pool contains a toxic cocktail.

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Tags: Asthma, Healthy Living, Exercise and Fitness, Water Exercises

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