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I was scrubbing the walls in my non ventilated bathroom with clorox bleach and water with no mask for approximately a half hour. had chest tightness, ?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Inhalation: Inhaling bleach can definitely irritate or even damage the respiratory tract. If you're experiencing breathing problems, go to the hospital emergency room for prompt evaluation.

Answered 4/9/2018

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A member asked:

I was scrubbing the walls in my non ventilated bathroom with clorox bleach and water with no mask for approximately a half hour. had chest tightness, ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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