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Chlorine bleach overdose

Chlorine bleach overdose

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Sodium hypochlorite is found in bleach. Poisoning sx's may include: "Burning, red eyes, Chest pain, Coma, Coughing (from the fumes), Delirium, Gagging sensation, Low blood pressure, Pain in the mouth or throat, Possible burns on the esophagus, Skin irritation of the exposed area, burns, or blistering Shock, Slow heartbeat, Stomach or abdominal pain, Vomiting" REF: >>>>

Dr. Heidi Fowler reviewed this

27 year experience in Psychiatry

Is a type of:

Overdose

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Rare

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