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Coughing, Throat Discomfort After Using Bleach For Cleaning. Should I Seek Medical Attention?

I cleaned my classroom using a cleaner with bleach today. While it initially caused coughing and a scratchy throat , my throat has become increasingly sore and swollen feeling throughout the evening. I almost feel like I can t breath and constantly feel the urge to clear my throat. Will this get better or should I seek medical attention before the morning?
Wed, 9 Jan 2013
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HI I have gone through your mail and as you said that today you have clean your classroom,for cleaning you used bleach, you are in suspicion that this bleach had react on you thus you developed severe sore-throat which initially had given rise to cough and later on you developed short of breath.Now you wants to know weather it is self limiting and will cure itself or consult doctor for treatment.considering your complaints,I would like to suggest you that you should consult your doctor because now you are feeling difficulty in breathing and if this distress increases further you may land on emergency,At present your doctor will give you antiallergic and supportive treatment to you and you will feel comfortable.Thanks.
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Coughing, Throat Discomfort After Using Bleach For Cleaning. Should I Seek Medical Attention?

HI I have gone through your mail and as you said that today you have clean your classroom,for cleaning you used bleach, you are in suspicion that this bleach had react on you thus you developed severe sore-throat which initially had given rise to cough and later on you developed short of breath.Now you wants to know weather it is self limiting and will cure itself or consult doctor for treatment.considering your complaints,I would like to suggest you that you should consult your doctor because now you are feeling difficulty in breathing and if this distress increases further you may land on emergency,At present your doctor will give you antiallergic and supportive treatment to you and you will feel comfortable.Thanks.