Question 1

i was cleaning my bathroom and inhaled to much bleach and it burned my eyes and i can smell or taste properly all i can smell is bleach.

thanks.?

Accepted Answer

You'll be okay: These symptoms will likely go away in a day or two.  If not, see your doctor.

Question 2

i used 1/2 cup of bleach and 1/2 cup of water to clean some windows but now all i can taste and smell is bleach. will it go away and can i eat?

Accepted Answer

Bleach: You can eat and the taste and  the smell of bleach will be dissipated

Question 3

i was cleaning the bathroom with thick bleach and the fumes burned my eyes and i inhaled some and all i can taste and smell is bleach, help?

Accepted Answer

Bleach fumes: Leave the area and ventilate it to allow the fumes to resolve.  Flush the eyes with artificial tears.  If persistent ocular symptoms, see an eye doctor.

Question 4

what happens when you smell bleach?

Accepted Answer

Smelling bleach: By itself, routine exposure to the smell of bleach is not a toxic event. As with any chemicals, caution should be used and product safety information should be heeded. It is possible that prolonged exposure could lead to local irritation of the nasal passages.

Question 5

if you smell a lot of bleach and start coughing what will happen?

Accepted Answer

Reactive Airways: If a person inhales a large amount of an irritant chemical such as bleach, this can trigger inflammation in the nose and lungs leading to symptoms just like asthma (cough, wheeze, shortness of breath and/or chest tightness).  Usually this heals over time but in some it can take months.

Question 6

lately i have been getting a chemically smell like a mild bleach on my panties. should i be worried and waht should i do?

Accepted Answer

Change in vaginal pH: Sometimes when the vaginal pH is altered, some normal bacteria that live in the vagina can overgrow in number and cause an imbalance leading to an ammonia smell.  This is called bacterial vaginosis and your doctor can help.

Question 7

20 yrs old female brown dischatge on draws wetness on drws n funny smell sometimes smell like bleach i take a lot of showers smell never leaves help?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal discharge: Sounds like you may have a vaginitis. With a slightly brownish, thin discharge and an odor, the more likely possibilities are gardnerella (bacterial vaginosis), or trichomonas. Both of which will respond to Metronidazole antibiotic. The brownish discharge could also be due to a minute amount of bleeding from something like a cyst, or cervical inflammation. Probably a good idea to have it checked.

Question 8

i smell bleach or ammonia (something on that order) several times a day, several times a week. any thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Phantosmia: There are sinus issues that can cause smelling something that is not there, as well as brain tumors and seizures can sometimes do this. Smelling something that is not there is called phamtosmia.  See a doctor and see what is going on.

Question 9

i clean a lot with bleach.... i tend to isolate myself in the bathroom with the smell of it and other supplies unventilated. is it harmful to me?

Accepted Answer

It may: Any chemical in excess can be dangerous. The other issue is: 1. why do you spend so much time cleaning?? 2. why do isolate yourself in the bathroom? It seems to me you might benefit form some counseling. Good luck

Question 10

discharge smells like bleach? what is it doc?

Accepted Answer

May be from clothing: Bleach is basically chlorine, which you probably know is easily smelled in the air. (like how you can really smell chlorine in a swimming pool) so i wonder if the odor is really coming from your underwear? If you do use bleach on your clothes, try an extra rinse cycle. I hope you aren't douching, especially with anything chemical !

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

All I smell is bleach

A member asked:

I was cleaning my bathroom and inhaled to much bleach and it burned my eyes and i can smell or taste properly all i can smell is bleach. thanks.?

A member asked:

I used 1/2 cup of bleach and 1/2 cup of water to clean some windows but now all i can taste and smell is bleach. will it go away and can i eat?

A member asked:

I was cleaning the bathroom with thick bleach and the fumes burned my eyes and i inhaled some and all i can taste and smell is bleach, help?

A member asked:

What happens when you smell bleach?

A member asked:

If you smell a lot of bleach and start coughing what will happen?

A member asked:

Lately i have been getting a chemically smell like a mild bleach on my panties. should i be worried and waht should i do?

A member asked:

20 yrs old female brown dischatge on draws wetness on drws n funny smell sometimes smell like bleach i take a lot of showers smell never leaves help?

A member asked:

I smell bleach or ammonia (something on that order) several times a day, several times a week. any thoughts?

A member asked:

I clean a lot with bleach.... i tend to isolate myself in the bathroom with the smell of it and other supplies unventilated. is it harmful to me?

A member asked:

Discharge smells like bleach? what is it doc?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?