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Please tell me what should i do if my mom inhaled bleach & ammonia?

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Dr. Troy Ross answered

Specializes in Occupational Medicine

Not a problem: Breathing bleach and ammonia fumes might cause some short-term irritation in the lungs, but a one time exposure wouldn't be expected to cause permanent damage. If she's having trouble breathing it would be worth seeing a doctor for a short-term inhaler treatment. If she is doing ok now there isn't any reason for medical care.

Answered 11/11/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tell her to get: fresh air. Ventilate the area. Did she get a high concentration? Is she feeling ill? Ammonia + Bleach can produce chloramine gas which is toxic. Exposure can cause irritation of eyes, nose & throat, headache, coughing, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, wheezing, chest pain/ burning, fluid in lungs, muscle weakness, nausea/ vomiting, abdominal pain, pneumonia, & can be fatal. If she has >

Answered 9/21/2017

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