A member asked:

My husband put bleach water in our toddlers humidifier. she has runny and stuffy nose with a cough and 1 side of my throat is sore. is it the bleach?

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Dr. Jonathan Field answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Allergy & Asthma

Bleach in humidifier: it's possible but should not cause long term symptoms. I would run a cycle or two with distilled water before using it in the room again

Answered 1/8/2015

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