Question 1

possible to get bronchitis from inhaling bleach fumes?

Accepted Answer

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 2

would 5 min of inhaling bleach fumes while i cleaned the bathroom be cause for concern if my baby inhaled it?

Accepted Answer

Depends: No, assuming you are pregnant and it is YOU who inhaled the bleach.  If a baby was actually inhaling it ALSO, you should both go outdoors and get lots of fresh air.  If either is having any trouble breathing, noisy breathing or wheezing or drooling, draining, or irritated eyes and it doesn't go away quickly with fresh air, then you should see someone.  
Ventilate well always when using bleach.

Question 3

chest pain after inhaling bleach fumes?

Accepted Answer

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 4

need doctor's help! will inhaling bleach fumes kill yu?

Accepted Answer

Minor irritation: Bleach fumes are mostly an irritant to the lung tissues. In very high concentration they can cause damage, but even then the lining of the lungs heals rapidly so there shouldn't be any long-term problems.

Question 5

overdose inhaled bleach fumes in bathroom for more than 30minute. im having difficulty to breath and when cough my upper chest tighten and painful like dying. what should i do to relieve the chest pain? can drink warm water relieve the pain?

Accepted Answer

Fresh air: Go out into the fresh air. Open windows and ventilate the area where you sprayed the chemical before going back in there. Drink water, if you feel like it. If cough, chest pain or breathing problem persists after 30 minutes in fresh air, go to the nearest emergency room.
Wish you good health.

Question 6

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 7

i inhaled bleach fumes and now i am having cognitive difficulties. will it fix itself? is there a treatment? please help! :(

Accepted Answer

You need to leave: area with bleach ASAP and get fresh  air / ventilation. If you are having problems with cognition would seek medical assessment.

Question 8

i inhaled bleach fumes while cleaning and now feel really sick and i'm almost 10 weeks pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Bleach inhalation: I assume this exposure is from household use. Most probably it is not going to harm you or the baby. But there is a chance people may develop asthma like symptoms. 
Drink plenty of fluid and get fresh air now and avoid recurrent future exposure,

Question 9

i inhaled bleach fumes for an hr approx. 17 hrs ago. symptoms are runny nose, sore throat, burning/pressure in chest, cough, congestion. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Chlorine burn: Appears that you have sustained a chlorine irritation / burn to your naso-pharynx-tracheal-bronchial tissues. If external, the immediate remedyvis long ice cold water rinsing.  You cannot do much of that, but prolonged mouthwashing, gargling, and nasal washing can help.  Then, you need an inhaler. Saline breathing treatments may help but best is a metered dose steroid inhaler.  So see a prescriber

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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Overdose inhaled bleach fumes in bathroom for more than 30minute. im having difficulty to breath and when cough my upper chest tighten and painful like dying. what should i do to relieve the chest pain? can drink warm water relieve the pain?

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

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I inhaled bleach fumes and now i am having cognitive difficulties. will it fix itself? is there a treatment? please help! :(

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I inhaled bleach fumes while cleaning and now feel really sick and i'm almost 10 weeks pregnant?

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I inhaled bleach fumes for an hr approx. 17 hrs ago. symptoms are runny nose, sore throat, burning/pressure in chest, cough, congestion. what do i do?

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

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