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What are the side effects from inhaling house cleaning chemicals while cleaning?
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Multiple: Some of the house cleaning chemicals have strong odors and fumes. They can cause mild headache, nasal irritation, sneezing bouts and even trigger an asthma attack in a susceptible individual.
Answered 6/21/2017
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