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Seemingly Allergic Reaction after a Shower
I am asthmatic and sensitive to chemicals. I am wondering (a) If a hot water filter could cause allergic reactions and (b) Could the increase in hot water volume "pollute" the air?
I have dirty hot water at home. As installing a new water system did not work, the plumber suggested installing a hot water filter to filter the hot water before it enters the pipes. Since the installation of the filter a few days ago, every time after a shower, I had a dry mouth and lungs, sore throat, mild headache, feeling dull and fatigue. I felt so tired that I felt like lying down for a while. There are also red spots on the face, some eventually disappeared, a couple stay. Area surrounding eye brow is itchy. The condition lasted for the whole day with less severity towards the end of the day. I noticed that during the shower, I felt kind of restricted in breathing towards the end of the shower. Once the water was off, that feeling was gone.
The hot water pressure in the shower has been quite low. Prior to the filter installation, the plumber removed a water restrictor from the shower valve with an aim to improve the water pressure. This has only resulted in having more water coming out per minute but has not improved the water pressure.
The condition I experienced seems some kind of allergic reaction. I am wondering if there is a chance a hot water filter could cause an allergic reaction or it's just a coincidence. If the latter, is it a medical condition? The other thing is: Could an increase in hot water volume within a limited space shower recess induce some kind of pollution to make breathing difficult?
Thank you.
I have dirty hot water at home. As installing a new water system did not work, the plumber suggested installing a hot water filter to filter the hot water before it enters the pipes. Since the installation of the filter a few days ago, every time after a shower, I had a dry mouth and lungs, sore throat, mild headache, feeling dull and fatigue. I felt so tired that I felt like lying down for a while. There are also red spots on the face, some eventually disappeared, a couple stay. Area surrounding eye brow is itchy. The condition lasted for the whole day with less severity towards the end of the day. I noticed that during the shower, I felt kind of restricted in breathing towards the end of the shower. Once the water was off, that feeling was gone.
The hot water pressure in the shower has been quite low. Prior to the filter installation, the plumber removed a water restrictor from the shower valve with an aim to improve the water pressure. This has only resulted in having more water coming out per minute but has not improved the water pressure.
The condition I experienced seems some kind of allergic reaction. I am wondering if there is a chance a hot water filter could cause an allergic reaction or it's just a coincidence. If the latter, is it a medical condition? The other thing is: Could an increase in hot water volume within a limited space shower recess induce some kind of pollution to make breathing difficult?
Thank you.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello and hope you are doing well.
Changes in temperature can act as triggering factors to induce an attack. Also if repeated exposure is causing the same symptoms then it is likely to be the causative agent. Environmental factors are difficult to control, at best they can be avoided. But as for chemicals, an allergy specialist may try to identify the offending allergen and may try to desensitize you.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
Changes in temperature can act as triggering factors to induce an attack. Also if repeated exposure is causing the same symptoms then it is likely to be the causative agent. Environmental factors are difficult to control, at best they can be avoided. But as for chemicals, an allergy specialist may try to identify the offending allergen and may try to desensitize you.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
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