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Inhaled Ammonia And Bleach. Experiencing Cough, Nausea, Eyes Watered, Shortness Of Breath, Gagging. Chance For Permanent Damage?

I work at a hotel and our giant washing machine broke, the pipes containing ammonia and bleach spilled EVERYWHERE. It stunk throughout the whole hotel. Every breath we took were coughing and gagging from the fumes. Many of us were dizzy and we were exposed to the strong fumes for 45 minutes. We have all been coughing, nauseated, our eyes watered, and experiencing shortness of breath. is there chance for permanent damage?
Wed, 13 Nov 2013
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Dear sir, Hi! get the respiratory system, skin and stomach cleared as early as possible. ther will be few days of difficulty due to prolonged exposure. there might be some breathing difficulty under stress but otherwise no permanent damage. Regards!
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Inhaled Ammonia And Bleach. Experiencing Cough, Nausea, Eyes Watered, Shortness Of Breath, Gagging. Chance For Permanent Damage?

Dear sir, Hi! get the respiratory system, skin and stomach cleared as early as possible. ther will be few days of difficulty due to prolonged exposure. there might be some breathing difficulty under stress but otherwise no permanent damage. Regards!