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.
The Environmental Protection Agency is investigating the role of diesel fumes and tiny soot particles in asthma and other diseases. A variety of other factors are implicated in aggravating or triggering asthma. A very common trigger is the common cold, particularly in children. Rhinitis and sinusitis are also implicated, as is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).