Question 1

what are some dangers of clorox bleach fumes?

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Minimal: Your body will tell you when too much is too much.  While some people can tolerate a lot, some people are highly sensitive and their bodies react at very low levels.  Read the warnings on the label: "do not use in small or confined areas; insure adequate ventilation, etc".  Of course extreme exposure can cause a chemical bronchitis or pneumonitis which is more serious.  So if it stings, avoid it.

Question 2

does inhalation of bleach fumes make u feel sick?

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Yes: It can irritate your airways and cause breathing difficulty and coughing. These would be particularly worse if you have already have asthma.

Question 3

what to do if i inhaled fumes of bleach and draino mixed together. should i be concerned?

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How do you FEEL?: Mixing chlorine bleach and ammonia produces a gas that will make you very sick without delay. If you have toxicity from this inhalation, you would already know.

Question 4

could bleach fumes cause or bring on a migrane headache?

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Yes, absolutely: Migraine headaches are often triggered by strong sensory stimulants, such as bright lights, flashing lights, loud noises, or strong smells.  If you have migraines, it is important to learn what triggers your migraines. For more information see:  http://understandingmigraine.blogspot.com/

Question 5

can bleach fumes cause eye damage?

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Yes: The external eye, the conjunctiva and cornea are extremely sensitive and prone to damage to acid or base.  More so to base.  If the bleach is very strong the fumes can cause a chemical burn.  If you work with these compounds you must wear the correct protective eye and respiratory wear.

Question 6

possible to get bronchitis from inhaling bleach fumes?

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Yes: Chlorine fumes are very irritating to the lung so that can easily cause bronchitis if the concentration is high enough, the good news is that the lung tissues heal quickly so there shouldn't be any long-term damage.

Question 7

chest pain after inhaling bleach fumes?

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Probably lungs: It may be due to chemical irritation of the lungs ("pneumonitis"), which can be mild to life threatening, depending on the agent and extent of exposure. If symptoms persist or are severe, seek medical assistance.

Question 8

can i burn my esophagus with bleach fumes from cleaning?

Accepted Answer

That would be bad: To do that you would have to swallow it, a very bad idea.

Question 9

bleach came in contact with a small amount of pine sol (pine oil) does this create toxic fumes?

Accepted Answer

You should be: OK but avoid mixing ammonia and bleach.

Question 10

i inhale bleach fumes and now all i can smell and like the taste of bleach am i gonna be alright?

Accepted Answer

Get help immediately: Inhaling bleach fumes not only can cause irritation to the lungs. Contact with skin and eyes can also cause irritation. Bleach consists of chlorine and lye, both of which are toxic agents.  Chronic inhalation can also potentially result in injury to other organs, including the brain. Recommend going to the nearest urgent care or emergency room for immediate evaluation. It is extremely dangerous .

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