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What Could Be The Cause Of Runny Nose, Chest Pain With Mild Fever Post Inhalation Of Bleach ?

I inhaled bleach while scrubbing my bathroom floor 2wks ago-a day or so later thought I was coming down with a cold ie coughing up phlem slightly runny nose-pain in right side of chest occasional low grade fever . now I believe it isnt a cold but from bleach inhalation besides asprin what can I do till I can see a physition
Mon, 16 Apr 2012
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Hello ronklinda. I would advise the you see a physician as soon as possible. Bleach inhalation is severe and could cause scarring of the lungs. It also could have made you susceptible to an upper respiratory illness, which might need further care from your physician.

Be well, Dr. Kimberly
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What Could Be The Cause Of Runny Nose, Chest Pain With Mild Fever Post Inhalation Of Bleach ?

Hello ronklinda. I would advise the you see a physician as soon as possible. Bleach inhalation is severe and could cause scarring of the lungs. It also could have made you susceptible to an upper respiratory illness, which might need further care from your physician. Be well, Dr. Kimberly