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Trichloramine
The chemical compound nitrogen trichloride (trichloramine) is a chloramine[?], with chemical formula NCl3. It is often found as a byproduct of chemical reactions between several organic substances[?] and chlorine, a chemical used in large quantities to disinfect swimming pools.
In 2003, Belgian researchers reported a possible link between trichloramine and rising numbers of childhood asthma cases.
See also:
- News story on the Belgian research (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=1508&e=1&u=/afp/health_asthma_children)
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