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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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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Dr Anyanwu and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2014

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Dr. Ron Jones answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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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A member asked:

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???

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Anyanwu and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Ron Jones answered

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