Question 1

i inhaled to much bleach and now i have a sore throat and a cough. what do i do?

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Chemical irritation: This is a chemical irritation to your respiratory tract from the bleach. Here's some things to try: use nasal saline spray every 3-4 hours, warms salt water gargles, throat lozenges, cough syrup, take ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen). Drink lots of water and avoid caffeine, alcohol and smoke. If this is not resolving or if you develop fever or shortness of breath see your doctor.

Question 2

can inhaling powdered bleach cause sore throat?

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Yes: Inhaling powdered bleach cause sore throat would be the least of your problems.  Its best call poison control in your local area to see if there are other concerns when dealing with a bleach ingestion.

Question 3

i inhaled bleach fumes. i have a severe cough. what can i do to help with the coughing and throat  soreness?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: You have chemical irritation of the lining or the bronchial tubes. I have used Medrol in tablet form, codeine for cough control and at times Singulair (montelukast) to help with this issue. There are some inhaled medications that might help too, but your cough might not tolerate them.

Question 4

i inhaled dettol fumes and now my gums are swollen and have a sore throat and irritable dry cough?

Accepted Answer

Local irritation: Dettol antiseptic cleaner contains the chemical Chloroxylenol. Exposure to this chemicals fumes in a poorly ventilated area can result in a variety of irritations, including eyes, skin and airways. Get some fresh air and wash exposed areas of the skin with water. If symptoms do not subside or if they worsen, go to an urgent care facility immediately. For future use of dettol, make sure there is lo

Question 5

i accidentally inhaled cigarette smoke and now i have a cough and very sore throat am i just getting sick or is it serious?

Accepted Answer

You have a URI: or 'Upper Respiratory Tract Infection' characterized by cough and sore throat. There is a whole 'spectrum' of illness - from mild to moderate to severe. I don't hear a complaint of fever or other worrisome symptoms, so probably this is just mild to moderate. You should probably call your Primary doctor - they can look in your throat and take a culture, particularly if symptoms get worse.

Question 6

i was recently in anal accident couple of days ago but ive been experiencing a sore throat would this be the powder i inhaled from the air bag?

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Unclear question: You may try warm salt water gargling. If yous symptoms do not improve in a couple of days, it would be prudent to see your doctor.
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Question 7

i was cleaning my house tiles with water mixed with a little bleach and vinegar as i normally do . i was scrubbing them for about 5 hours with little breaks in between. now after finishing up i have been coughing and have a sore throat. is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Combination, release: Chlorine gas, is released by this combo. This is very irritating to breath, in a confined space like a refrigerator or freezer can even be deadly. As you describe, may be OK. If breathing/coughing gets worse, see your doctor or urgent care.

Question 8

sore throat from marijuana smoke inhalation?

Accepted Answer

Smoke irritation: Marijuana smoke is highly irritating to the lining of the respiratory tract.

Question 9

can q-var inhaler for asthma cause a cough or slight sore throat? i am taking 80mg 2puffs twice a day.

Accepted Answer

Mgt: It may cause throat irritation. Asthma is associated with a dry cough or a cough with scant mucus production. 
I would suggest rinsing your mouth after using QVAR. 
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Question 10

bathroom caught on fire last night. sore throat and cough this a.m. could it be smoke inhalation, and what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Treat it the same way as a viral infection with moisture in the air, fluids and cough suppressants. And call your doctor.

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I inhaled dettol fumes and now my gums are swollen and have a sore throat and irritable dry cough?

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I accidentally inhaled cigarette smoke and now i have a cough and very sore throat am i just getting sick or is it serious?

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I was recently in anal accident couple of days ago but ive been experiencing a sore throat would this be the powder i inhaled from the air bag?

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I was cleaning my house tiles with water mixed with a little bleach and vinegar as i normally do . i was scrubbing them for about 5 hours with little breaks in between. now after finishing up i have been coughing and have a sore throat. is that ok?

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Sore throat from marijuana smoke inhalation?

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Can q-var inhaler for asthma cause a cough or slight sore throat? i am taking 80mg 2puffs twice a day.

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Bathroom caught on fire last night. sore throat and cough this a.m. could it be smoke inhalation, and what should i do?

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