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Suggest Treatment For Heaviness In Chest After Inhaling Bleach Fumes

Hi there! I inhaled bleach fumes last night about 18 hours ago, my chest is till very heavy, not coughing much at all, just heavyness in my chest and breathing. cleaning the toilet with bleach and the window wasn't open. will this eventually pass? thanks.
Wed, 20 Dec 2017
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dear inhalation of bleach fumes can cause respiratory mucous irritation and cause dyspnea and chest pain.severe exposure may cause chemical induced acute Lung injury. if your having severe dyspnea you can use tab.deriphylline twice a day. stay outside places where you get fresh air.you can use oxygen if your having severe dysnea.wash skin eye after toxic fumes exposure.if symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.

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Suggest Treatment For Heaviness In Chest After Inhaling Bleach Fumes

hello thank you for trusting HCM dear inhalation of bleach fumes can cause respiratory mucous irritation and cause dyspnea and chest pain.severe exposure may cause chemical induced acute Lung injury. if your having severe dyspnea you can use tab.deriphylline twice a day. stay outside places where you get fresh air.you can use oxygen if your having severe dysnea.wash skin eye after toxic fumes exposure.if symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask. take care