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I cleaned the bathroom w/ a bleach cleaner; now my lungs hurt. what could they do for me at the hospital, if i were to go???
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They can check how: much damage there is to see if you need medical intervention. In the meantime - leave that bathroom - it will need to be completely aired out.
Answered 11/27/2014
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Time: You need more time to allow the chemical "burn" to heal. No benefit to going to ER at this time.
Answered 9/28/2016
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