Reuters

The researchers speculate that repeated exposure to chlorine byproducts in the air around indoor pools may harm these respiratory cells, known as Clara cells.
A number of past studies have found elevated rates of airway inflammation and asthma among competitive swimmers, with researchers attributing it to inhalation of chlorine gas and its byproducts. In addition, research has suggested that trained swimmers may have poorer Clara cell function.

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