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I mix lot bleach and toilet cleaner and was exposed to a powerful gas for few seconds. i jumped into fresh air. did i damage my lungs/olfactory nerve?
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Unlikely: If bleach or toilet cleaner touched your eyes, you would need to go to ER asap. Otherwise, if you just smelled fumes, you likely have not caused any permanent damage in your lungs or nerves.
Answered 9/5/2015
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