A member asked:

Can cleaning with bleach based cleaner cause damage when inhaled? cleaned bathroom 2 days and and still have itchy throat.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

It can: irrittate your throat icluding itchy throat.

Dr Duncan m.d. agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

3.7k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Can cleaning with bleach based cleaner cause damage when inhaled? cleaned bathroom 2 days and and still have itchy throat.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Dr Duncan m.d. agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I was cleaning the bathroom with arm and hammer scrub free bathroom cleaner with bleach and now my throat is burning... Should i go to the doctor?

A member asked:

I cleaned the bathroom with strong bleach for an hour - is it safe to still breastfeed? My eyes are burny and my throat is sore - Im worried about my breast milk?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

I inhaled concentrated bleach mixed with a little water while cleaning, it burned my nostrils and I could have felt it in my throat also. The next day I was sick and still am. My eyes are gritty, runny at times and I feel lightheaded. I also feel like I c

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I cleaned bathroom with Clorox cleaner + bleach yesterday and started feeling eyes burning, lightheaded and chest tightness and a little short a breath. This morning my throat hurts and head hurts. Am I okay or do I need to be worried? I have anxiety?

I just got done cleaning my bathroom & i think i may have inhaled to much bleach. Now my throat feel uncomfortable & im coughing. What should i do ?

Today I was cleaning bathroom I had vent running in there we have no windows in there. I added concentrated bleach to the bath tub I might have accidentally inhaled it when cleaning my throat has weird taste and couphing a lot And cough has sound?

I have asthma, two nights ago i had a really bad cough and my inhaler didnt really help, voice is raspy + quiet after talking, sore throat, itchy neck?

Hi! long story short, my daughter has had a mild cold the past week. Yesterday I cleaned the bathroom with a cleaner containing bleach for 10 min. The door was open. Later on last night my throat was scratchy and now I think have a full blown cold. Stuffe

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?