People go to the hospital every year because of exposure to too much chlorine in their pools. Often, chlorine toxicity is the result of an error such as putting too much chlorine in the pool, mixing chlorine with other chemicals, or a chlorination system malfunction.
Chlorine poisoning can be very serious and causes symptoms including:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Coughing and wheezing
- Burning sensation in eyes, nose and throat
- Rash or burning skin
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Watery eyes
