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Is It Normal To Have Chest Congestion After Breathing Ammonia?

This past Saturday I accidentally breathed in a mixture of amonia and bleach. My boyfriend took me outside and flushed both toilets (thats where the mixture was), he turned on the attic fan and opened all windows. That was a couple of days ago and I am now very congested. Is that normal??
Tue, 15 Sep 2015
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Ammonia and bleach may cause irritation of your airways. If you are having cough or difficulty in breathing it would be advisable to consult a doctor for the same.
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Is It Normal To Have Chest Congestion After Breathing Ammonia?

Ammonia and bleach may cause irritation of your airways. If you are having cough or difficulty in breathing it would be advisable to consult a doctor for the same.