I have a really bad cough, but I wanna swim

[ASickChild]

Hi, I'm a 14 year old girl and recently I've had this god awful cough. I can barely go sentences without hacking and everything. I'm going to the doctor soon, but my question is, should I go swimming? I'm doing it for DofE and I feel bad because I tend to miss a few sessions due to... lady problems 😬. I want to ask my mum but I want to get a few more opinions on it. Thank you!

No swimming until your cough has been investigated and treated. Sorry.

Not safe.

What happens if you get a coughing fit out of your depth?

Infection spreading... not fair on the other swimmers, especially the ones who might have compromised immune systems, pregnant etc.

Much safter to wait until it clears up - I know it's annoying I love swimming too! my fave form of exercise. There's no way I could do it with a bad cough.