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What Causes Burning Sensation In Eyes And Throat After Inhaling Bathroom Cleaner Fumes?

Iwas cleaning the bathroom, used bleach and some other spray, stupid i know now. Ny eyes burned, and my throat too, i stopped, went outside,and drank ice tea, and water, sucked on some hall s cough drops..the coughing is starting to subsidize, but my head is hurting now, anf mt chest ...
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have burning sensation in eyes and throat after inhaling bathroom cleaner fumes which occur mainly due to allergic response/ reaction due to volatile bleach contents , which can be poisonous. As these fumes are volatile they can cause respiratory problem due to which your throat is burning along with nervous problem which breathing problems and pain in chest and throat. Burning sensation in eyes is because of contact infection due to volatile nature of fumes. I would suggest you to consult doctor for proper examination without any delay and rule out condition like poisoning. Doctor may prescribe anti emetic drug to exhale contents, anti histamine , steroid injection , analgesic. Ranitidine is effective for this. Use water basded eye drops. For now take some fresh air and drink plenty of water and milk which will be helpful .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Burning Sensation In Eyes And Throat After Inhaling Bathroom Cleaner Fumes?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have burning sensation in eyes and throat after inhaling bathroom cleaner fumes which occur mainly due to allergic response/ reaction due to volatile bleach contents , which can be poisonous. As these fumes are volatile they can cause respiratory problem due to which your throat is burning along with nervous problem which breathing problems and pain in chest and throat. Burning sensation in eyes is because of contact infection due to volatile nature of fumes. I would suggest you to consult doctor for proper examination without any delay and rule out condition like poisoning. Doctor may prescribe anti emetic drug to exhale contents, anti histamine , steroid injection , analgesic. Ranitidine is effective for this. Use water basded eye drops. For now take some fresh air and drink plenty of water and milk which will be helpful . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari