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What Are The Side Effects Of Inhaling Bleach Fumes?
I bleached some shorts of mine yesterday and today. Yesterday I did it in the bathroom, but made sure to not breathe in the fumes (I also opened a window). Today I finished bleaching them outside, but had to come inside to wash them off. I have a sore throat now, but I m not sure if this could be anything to do with the bleach, and if so should I be worried?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
Hello,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that there is no point of worry for you. Bleach if inhaled in higher amount cause mild sore throat. But this sore throat is self limiting it will be cured in a week or so. For future use kindly use it only in the open window position .
I will be happy to answer your further concern
You can contact me.
Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist.
Thank you.
Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that there is no point of worry for you. Bleach if inhaled in higher amount cause mild sore throat. But this sore throat is self limiting it will be cured in a week or so. For future use kindly use it only in the open window position .
I will be happy to answer your further concern
You can contact me.
Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist.
Thank you.
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