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Suggest Remedy For Mouth And Tongue Irritation From Bleaching Agent Fumes

I poured bleach onto a stain on my floor last night and just left it as I slept in the same room. I woke up about 5 hours later with a nasty throat and nose. Right now, what hurts the most is my upper month and the back of my tongue. Any tricks to make them feel better?

posted on Mon, 1 Sep 2014

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Sat, 27 Dec 2014 Answered on

Mon, 29 Dec 2014 Last reviewed on

Post as: Anonymous Non Anonymous

Keep me posted

General & Family Physician, Dr. B M Gupta's Response

HI
Welcome to H C M.
Side effects depend upon concentration & duration of bleach(sodium hypo chlorite)exposed to body.
Immediately move to fresh air.
Contact local Poison center . they would guide you better.this is a free service round the clock.
Rush to Hospital ( specialize in burn care .
Immediately move to fresh ai r& water.
Flush lots of water for atleast 15 minuts.
Give plenty of milk & water.
Take care

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Suggest Remedy For Mouth And Tongue Irritation From Bleaching Agent Fumes

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