Anak-anak saya memang suka bermain air, lebih-lebih lagi jika dibawa ke swimming pool. Tetapi kadang-kadang rasa ragu juga tentang kebersihan kolam mandi tersebut. Ye lar takut juga nanti membawa mudarat kesihatan kepada anak-anak, betul tak? Walaupun kolam mandi telah dicampurkan klorin bagi menghalang pembiakan kuman namun kekhuatiran tetap ada walau sedikit. Hari ini saya ada terbaca di WebMD, macamana cara untuk memastikan kolam mandi tersebut agak bersih walaupun bukanlah 100% bersih.
Fakta mengenai chlorine
Chlorine boleh bergabung dengan peluh dan urine membentuk chloramines. Chloramines boleh menyebabkan gatal pada mata, hidung dan masalah pernafasan. Terdapat kajian menyatakan bahawa pendedahan yang melampau kepada kolam mandi berklorin boleh menjadi risiko asthma pada kanak-kanak. Walaubagaimanapun, faktor yang paling berbahaya adalah poorly ventilated indoor pools, even outdoor pools can cause problems.
If you’re using a local pool, you should
· Ask the management how the pool is sanitized and ventilated.
· Talk to a pediatrician about the safety of chlorine exposure for your child.
· Only swim in a pool if the water looks clear and not cloudy -- you should be able to see right to
the bottom. Although a clear pool could still harbor germs, cloudy water is an indication of a
pool that's not being properly maintained.
· Touch the sides of the pool before going in -- they should not be slimy or sticky.
· Listen to make sure that the filtering equipment is on.
· Be wary of a very strong chlorine smell -- it’s a sign of chloramines and poor ventilation.
· Tell your kids not to swallow the water in swimming pools -- it’s really best if they don’t get it
in their mouths at all.
· Protect others by telling your kids to shower before getting in a pool, and by never letting them
go in a pool when they’re sick – especially with a stomach bug.
· Avoid swimming in a highly chlorinated pool every day.
Semoga menjadi panduan jika membawa anak-anak ke kolam renang...
Jumpa lagi...Insya-Allah
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