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I was cleaning the bathroom with thick household bleach and my eyes burned for 10 minutes and inhaled some and my nose burned and i can't taste. ?

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Get medical help now: Even airborne bleach can be toxic to the eyes and respiratory track when exposed to high enough concentration for long enough. Alkali chemicals absorb into the mucosa and can do lasting damage. I would seek medical attention.

Answered 3/13/2015

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