Allergic to the pool?!

Allergic to the pool?

I like to swim laps at the local pool. I never had a problem with this before but now everytime I swim my nose starts running and i start sneezing uncontrollably. My face also feels burned after swimming. I'm not sure what to do about this problem bc i really want to swim my laps and that's the only pool around this area.

Also I take a shower and wash off everytime after i swim..
I'm just wondering if there is any lotion or any herb that could prevent this from happening.

I do not like taking medications, so I'd rather find something natural. Also I've tried putting "Cetaphil" lotion on my face before I swim, but it still happens.

Is there anything that can help? Also, does anyone know why i would have an allergic reaction now and not before [about a year ago]?

It could be that just right now there's something in the water that's affecting you. Sometimes things get spilled in the pool that shouldn't be there (usually it is in such a small amount compared to the pool size it doesn't matter, though)... Perhaps a bit too much chlorine was put into the system.

I swam for years and years and my nose would get runny every time. For some people, when in the water it just happens.

With your face burning, that leans toward a combination of dry skin and too much chlorine in the pool. Wash your face gently, but thoroughly, after you swim. Get a good face lotion (clinique's moisturizer is good) and apply immediately after the wash. Keep your face moisturized.

If you're getting rashy, definitely see a doctor. It may be something else that is wrong with your skin and the chlorine is just aggravating it because it's already irritated.