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Can Throat And Lung Burning Sensations Caused By Chlorine Inhalation Be Treated?

Hi, I was dissolving some clorine for my pool in a bucket of warm water and it started to bubble and i inhaled some of it and now my thout and lungs burn. Is there something I can do for it at home? I can brreath and I dont feel sick but it does burn
Fri, 19 Jan 2018
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* This is due to mucosal irritation via chlorine bubbles .
* Guidelines for better recovery

- Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day.
- Intake of PPI as omeprazole with sips of water on empty stomach ,
antacid syrup as mylanta 5 ml every 6 hourly .
- Deep breathing exercises , YOGA

* Consult later doctor if required .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further queries .

Regards .

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General Surgeon,  Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel's  Response
Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* This is due to mucosal irritation via chlorine bubbles .
* Guidelines for better recovery

- Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day.
- Intake of PPI as omeprazole with sips of water on empty stomach ,
antacid syrup as mylanta 5 ml every 6 hourly .
- Deep breathing exercises , YOGA

* Consult later doctor if required .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further queries .

Regards .

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Can Throat And Lung Burning Sensations Caused By Chlorine Inhalation Be Treated?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * This is due to mucosal irritation via chlorine bubbles . * Guidelines for better recovery - Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times a day. - Intake of PPI as omeprazole with sips of water on empty stomach , antacid syrup as mylanta 5 ml every 6 hourly . - Deep breathing exercises , YOGA * Consult later doctor if required . Wishing you fine recovery . Feel free to ask any further queries . Regards .