Question 1

what to do if you inhale too much bleach while cleaning?

Accepted Answer

Bleach: This can cause bronchitis, asthma symptoms, or even pneumonitis

Question 2

what can happen  if u inhale bleach or to much bleach fronm cleaning ?

Accepted Answer

Inhaling bleach: Bleach is a respiratory irritant.  It releases chlorine gas at the cell level.  Chlorine gas is a direct cell toxin. It will cause coughing can cause chest pain and can cause fluid accumulation in the lungs.   Its not something you should be doing on a regular basis. -  use plenty of ventilaton and never mix bleach and  ammonia  - that will really cause problems.

Question 3

i have a headache now that i have cleaned with bleach. have i inhaled to much?  if so, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Get fresh air: and flood your body with 8-10 glasses of fluid daily.

Question 4

i think i inhaled too much bleach and degreaser while cleaning, should i not breastfeed my baby, if so for how long?

Accepted Answer

Okay to keep feeding: Make sure you get some fresh air and are in a well ventilated area, but smelling the fumes of bleach for a short period of time won't do anything to your breastmilk.

Question 5

is there a danger of inhaling too much when using a bleach solution to clean if i then go outside and get fresh air?

Accepted Answer

Sure: The fumes of bleach can be dangerous if inhaled too greatly.  Assure you have adequate ventilation when working with bleach and if you are going to work with it for prolonged times, you should wear an approved mask for such.

Question 6

i must have inhaled too much bleach while cleaning. i feel fine, but whenever i breathe in, i smell bleach. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Rinse nose out: You may wish to try rinsing your nose out with water. The sensation will disappear on its own, but rinsing out the nose may hasten the process.

Question 7

i inhaled bleach while cleaning bathroom, hours later i can still smell it and taste it , am i going to be ok?

Accepted Answer

Should pass: If you only smelled it, be patient.  It will pass.

Question 8

accidentally inhaled a lot of undiluted bleach (idiot move i know) while cleaning. can i still take klonopin (clonazepam)?

Accepted Answer

Bleach fumes: Call the National Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 for advice about your bleach fume exposure. Ventilate area meantime. Wait on Klonopin (clonazepam) until you&#x27;re sure you have no symptoms from bleach inhalation. Hope this helps.

Question 9

ive inhaled a lot of bleach over the past week due to cleaning a non-ventilated shower room at work. my chest hurts and im coughing a lot now. help?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonitis?: If you have not been wearing a mask as you have been using the bleach, you may have developed a pneumonitis, and inflammation of the lungs related to this inhaled agent. You should seek a doctors advice.

Question 10

i was cleaning with hot water and household bleach. i inhaled the steam from them. i had no symptoms at first. however, i started coughing about 6 hours later while laying in bed. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Hot water and bleach: What is your status now? if still coughing (more than 15 minute to 1/2 hour) go to ER/urgent care immediately  as the cough is a bronchospasm equivalent and you may need inhalers or prednisone and a possible chest x-ray.

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What can happen if u inhale bleach or to much bleach fronm cleaning ?

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I have a headache now that i have cleaned with bleach. have i inhaled to much? if so, what should i do?

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I think i inhaled too much bleach and degreaser while cleaning, should i not breastfeed my baby, if so for how long?

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Is there a danger of inhaling too much when using a bleach solution to clean if i then go outside and get fresh air?

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I must have inhaled too much bleach while cleaning. i feel fine, but whenever i breathe in, i smell bleach. what should i do?

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I inhaled bleach while cleaning bathroom, hours later i can still smell it and taste it , am i going to be ok?

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Accidentally inhaled a lot of undiluted bleach (idiot move i know) while cleaning. can i still take klonopin (clonazepam)?

A member asked:

Ive inhaled a lot of bleach over the past week due to cleaning a non-ventilated shower room at work. my chest hurts and im coughing a lot now. help?

A member asked:

I was cleaning with hot water and household bleach. i inhaled the steam from them. i had no symptoms at first. however, i started coughing about 6 hours later while laying in bed. is this normal?

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