Bananas are a rich source of carbohydrates, mainly starch in unripe bananas and sugars in ripe bananas. The carbohydrate composition of bananas changes drastically during ripening. The main component of unripe bananas is starch. Green bananas contain up to 70-80% starch, on a dry weight basis.
Chlorine Levels May Pose Risks to Swimmers, People With Asthma. From the WebMD Archives. June 11, 2004 -- Chlorine levels commonly found in homes and public pools may lead to breathing problems in swimmers, regardless of their history of such problems, researchers say.
Adults and children who breathe high levels of ozone for a short period of time (minutes or hours) can experience eye, nose and throat irritation, shortness of breath, chest pain and coughing. Breathing high levels of ozone can worsen asthma symptoms.