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I was cleaning my bathroom and inhaled to much bleach and it burned my eyes and i can smell or taste properly all i can smell is bleach. thanks.?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

You'll be okay: These symptoms will likely go away in a day or two. If not, see your doctor.

Answered 3/30/2018

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Dr. Timothy Perozek answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

See eye doctor: In addition to going to the er to make sure your breathing is ok, you should see an eye doctor to make sure there is not a corneal chemical burn.

Answered 2/2/2018

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A member asked:

I was cleaning my bathroom and inhaled to much bleach and it burned my eyes and i can smell or taste properly all i can smell is bleach. thanks.?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Dr. Timothy Perozek answered

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