Ocean Illness
A Crowd-Sourced Collection of Self-Reported Beach Pollution SicknessesUnverified
Upper Respiratory Infection
12:11 May 28 2024 Avon, NC - Haulover Day Use Area
Description
My 4 years old got an Upper respiratory infection after swimming on the Sound side of Avon where the cars are able to drive onto the beach. Severe coughing, fever, vomiting, runny nose.Additional Data
| What were your symptoms? Check all that apply:: | Vomiting,Respiratory Illness,Fever |
| Did you see a doctor?: | Yes |
| If treated, what was the diagnosis and treatment?: | Nebulizer |
| 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?: | -- |
| How long did your illness last?: | Four to five days |
| Will you allow Surfrider Foundation to contact you? If yes, please provide info below. This will not be shared publicly.: | No |
| Did you observe a distinct source of pollution or algal bloom? Please describe.: | There was glass in the water, and black stains on the sand in the water. Cars are allowed onto the beach and this may have caused the black stains, perhaps oil? |
| Which state (if US) or country (if non-US) were you visiting?: | NC |
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Additional Reports
Upper respiratory infection / sinus problem
13:11 Jul 29, 2017
Corolla, NC, section C of Ocean Sands, 124.74 Kms
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