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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?
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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.
Answered 5/19/2018
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May not be a problem: It may be a possible problem. Check with your physician, Chlorine can cause a lung problem
Answered 11/28/2017
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