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I inhaled too much bleach cleaning my shower and now i feel nauseous and my throat hurts?
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Inhaled chloring gas: Chlorine gas is a potent oxydizer when it contacts moist surfaces in your throat, nose and lungs. Get to fresh air as soon as possible. When possible rinse the areas with water to dilute the chlorine. Always use bleach in well ventilated areas.
Answered 8/9/2018
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