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Ok i was cleaning my walls in my with bleach and i believe i inhaled to much bleach because now my ribs hurt and my eyes and nose running?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

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Bleach inhalation: I would recommend not exposing yourself to bleach in a closed environment and try using non-bleach cleansers in the future. Get some fresh air, hydrate yourself, and your symptoms should pass. If they worsen or persist, call your regular doctor.

Answered 8/10/2015

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A member asked:

Ok i was cleaning my walls in my with bleach and i believe i inhaled to much bleach because now my ribs hurt and my eyes and nose running?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Bradley answered

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