Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Burning Sensation In The Chest After Exposure To Bleach Fumes?

Had some soap scum on my shower's floor. Used harpic germ cleaner and bleach to clean. The fumes were horific I was exposed to it imediatly ran the shower water to try and get rid of it but fumes still there. Opened all the wo dows and doors. I feel like I have a tight chest and breathibg shalow. Coughed quite a bit..
Chest burning a little bit. Am outside now in fresh air to see if it gets better. Can I drink anything to help?
Thu, 17 Aug 2017
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi i do care for your concern.
The fumes will cause irritation to the lining of the respiratory tract.
This will cause cough irritation and mucous secretion.
It is advisable not to take any medication and avoid exposure and have fresh air for breathing.
The condition will resolve on its own, however if pain is severe then pain killers will help a little bit.
Hope the condition resolves soon.
Hope i have answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.
Thank you.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Burning Sensation In The Chest After Exposure To Bleach Fumes?

Hi i do care for your concern. The fumes will cause irritation to the lining of the respiratory tract. This will cause cough irritation and mucous secretion. It is advisable not to take any medication and avoid exposure and have fresh air for breathing. The condition will resolve on its own, however if pain is severe then pain killers will help a little bit. Hope the condition resolves soon. Hope i have answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask. Thank you.