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Suggest Treatment For Headache And Sore Throat After Inhaling Bleach Fumes

Hi, im a professional home cleaner and 3 days ago I was cleaning a not ventilated bathroom. There was feces and urine in the shower from the woman s dog and she wanted it useable again. I was using bleach spray and immediately felt nauseous, dizzy, amd a headache and sore throat followed under an hour later. Its been 3 days and my head only hurts more. I still have a sore throat and cant seem to stand for a long time. Ive been to two different doctors who have 1. Told me he thought it was mono, and 2. Gave me amoxicillin. Neither doctors are understanding that I know I inhaled too much bleach fumes. I cant think straight and my head has me in tears. What can I do?
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hello,thanks for your query, in my opinion , you have developed infection due to exposure of fumes of bleach. anyway continue same antibiotics, antihistamines, salt water gargling and pain killers. it will take time to resolve, relax.in case of difficulty in swallowing or breathing , you need to visit an ent surgeon for proper treatment. hope i have answered your query. all the best. take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Headache And Sore Throat After Inhaling Bleach Fumes

hello,thanks for your query, in my opinion , you have developed infection due to exposure of fumes of bleach. anyway continue same antibiotics, antihistamines, salt water gargling and pain killers. it will take time to resolve, relax.in case of difficulty in swallowing or breathing , you need to visit an ent surgeon for proper treatment. hope i have answered your query. all the best. take care.