Swimming

[Currygirl]

Hi all, does anyone know if it's ok to swim in a swimming pool chlorinated with pulmonary fibrosis ? X

[Karenanne61]

I don't have pf but really struggle to get past reception at my local gym and indoor pool because of the chlorine. An outdoor pool isn't quite so bad but affects my breathing so that proper swimming is impossible. I love a salt water pool on holiday, though I still don't have the breath for swimming.

[Currygirl in reply to Karenanne61]

Thanks for your reply x

[Stanelli in reply to Currygirl]

you mentioned in a post that you were shocked when you discovered that you had PF, I didn’t feel particularly shocked as I felt I had it mild, but out of all the symptoms it brings tiredness is the one that bothers me.

[Kpacific]

I have bronchiectasis and live in the U.S. My pulmonologist told me to stay away from swimming pools and whirlpool spas/hot tubs, because of the possible presence of MAC bacteria. I’m not sure, if you would have the same restraints with fibrosis.

There is MAC in the water, where I live, so I guess that's why I have to be cautious. I soak my shower head in vinegar once a month to rid it of bacteria.