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Hi! long story short, my daughter has had a mild cold the past week. yesterday i cleaned the bathroom with a cleaner containing bleach for 10 min. the door was open. later on last night my throat was scratchy and now i think have a full blown cold. stuffe

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Dr. Larry Xanthopoulos answered

Viral URI: It is very common for the healthiest of people to get a few colds per year. Short of living in a plastic bubble you will be exposed to many viruses and mpre than likely will have a few illnesses per year no matter what precautions you might take

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Answered 4/28/2015

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A member asked:

Hi! long story short, my daughter has had a mild cold the past week. yesterday i cleaned the bathroom with a cleaner containing bleach for 10 min. the door was open. later on last night my throat was scratchy and now i think have a full blown cold. stuffe

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Xanthopoulos answered

Dr Ali agreed

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