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Can Feeling Uncomfortable In Chest And Nose Be Caused By Poisoning From Clorox?

I poured Clorox down my sink both sides of sink . I have a bug problem that's why I did this. I live with my small dog. My window and front door is open. My friend said run cold water down the drains so I did. I also put Armen Hammer baking soda down drain. It's about 2 hrs now. Still smells. I'm worried. I feel funny in my chest and alittle cough nose feels funny. Do I have poisoning . Should I be worried ? My dog I'm worried. He seems fine.
Tue, 2 Jun 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,

Yes, bleach can be very irritating to the membranes of the nose and airways. If you can, run a fan near the bathroom, and stay away from the bathroom for a few hours.

Don't pour anything further down the drain other than cold water (if necessary) as it might react with bleach, although at this point there probably is not a lot of bleach left in there except for what is in the air.

If you continue to have discomfort or it is worsening, then it would be wise to go see a doctor.

Otherwise, consider going for a walk with the dog and getting some fresh air right now, while a fan runs and helps dilute the bleach in the air.

I hope this information helps.
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Can Feeling Uncomfortable In Chest And Nose Be Caused By Poisoning From Clorox?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Yes, bleach can be very irritating to the membranes of the nose and airways. If you can, run a fan near the bathroom, and stay away from the bathroom for a few hours. Don t pour anything further down the drain other than cold water (if necessary) as it might react with bleach, although at this point there probably is not a lot of bleach left in there except for what is in the air. If you continue to have discomfort or it is worsening, then it would be wise to go see a doctor. Otherwise, consider going for a walk with the dog and getting some fresh air right now, while a fan runs and helps dilute the bleach in the air. I hope this information helps.