If you live in a home that is connected to a municipal water system, chances are very good that the water in that home is treated with chlorine. While you may buy or filter your own drinking water to avoid ingesting chlorine, you may not be aware of the health problems to which chlorine in the shower may contribute. Chlorine removing shower filters can remove this chemical from the water you use to shower.
When water is heated, chlorine gas that is dissolved in the water may be released into the air. Since most people shower in a relatively small area with the door closed, there can be enough of the chlorine gas build up in the shower to cause respiratory conditions. You may notice these conditions as irritated sinuses, nose, throat or even lungs. If you have asthma or bronchitis, these conditions may be aggravated by the chlorine.
