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I feel short of breath and my chest and back hurts i think is because i inhale too much clorox what can i do?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Go outdoors: Get some fresh air. Chlorox smells bad but it's unlikely that you can breathe too much of it.

Answered 5/14/2014

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A member asked:

I feel short of breath and my chest and back hurts i think is because i inhale too much clorox what can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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