Ocean Illness
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Cocoa Beach makes me sick
11:49 Jul 21 2016 Ron Jon's Surf Shop, Hernando Lane, Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Florida, 32931, United States of America
Description
I'm a metal detectorist and I got to Cocoa Beach at least 1x per week. I usually find myself detecting in the water, or ankle deep surf. I usually stay for 8-10 hours but everytime I suffer from respiratory issues for days after.....It has gotten real bad during the end of June and July. Last weekend a few hours after I got home my throat swelled, making it hard to breathe, and now 5 days later I'm starting to feel a little better but have a deep cough and congestion still.Additional Data
| What were your symptoms? Check all that apply:: | Sinus Infection,Ear Infection,Respiratory Illness |
| Did you see a doctor?: | No |
| How long after you were in the water did your illness symptoms start?: | Within the day |
| How many times have you been sick from the water at this beach?: | More than three |
| How long did your illness last?: | 1 Week |
| Will you allow Surfrider Foundation to contact you? If yes, please provide info below. This will not be shared publicly.: | Yes |
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