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I was cleaning my bathroom and inhale toilet bowl and bleach. the smell was so strong i had to open the b/r door. i have nausea feeling, no shortness ?

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Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Family practice : Although you can have those symptoms with certain inhalents , it usually is not long lasting unless you have multiple exposures. If symptoms persist contact your dr. You can always call poison control.

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Answered 9/2/2018

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A member asked:

I was cleaning my bathroom and inhale toilet bowl and bleach. the smell was so strong i had to open the b/r door. i have nausea feeling, no shortness ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

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