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Ive inhaled a lot of bleach over the past week due to cleaning a non-ventilated shower room at work. my chest hurts and im coughing a lot now. help?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Pneumonitis?: If you have not been wearing a mask as you have been using the bleach, you may have developed a pneumonitis, and inflammation of the lungs related to this inhaled agent. You should seek a doctors advice.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 5/19/2018

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Dr. John Goldman answered

May not be a problem: It may be a possible problem. Check with your physician, Chlorine can cause a lung problem

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Ive inhaled a lot of bleach over the past week due to cleaning a non-ventilated shower room at work. my chest hurts and im coughing a lot now. help?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Chuu agreed

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

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