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Bleach & Toilet Cleaner Gas Poisoning - Is there anything I can do?

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Hi last year I accidentally mixed bleach with toilet cleaner which released this gas, which made me vomit multiple times, which was very mucusey/jelly like, I did not go to my gp or seek any medical advice, since then in cold weather, using other cleaning products, eating things like onions - sends me into coughing fits. Also when doing strenous exercise my nose gets very runney and I can't breath through my nose because of all the mucus, also get out of breath much easier, although not the fittest person. Should I see my gp or is there nothing they could do.

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Thank you for asking your query.

This particular coughing fits you are experiencing now could be related to the accidental exposure to the bleach and toilet cleaner mix. That said, it’s very difficult to say this is the sole reason for your trouble without physical examination and some tests. But it seems probable.
The gas which realized could have caused a server allergic reaction and might have ‘primed’ your lung to be hyper reactive to minor allergens. That could be the reason for this ‘cough fits’. Now coming to your specific question whether you should see your GP ? – Yes you should. He may refer you to a Pulmonologist if needed.

Its possible that each time when you get this little cough fits, there is microscopic damages happening which can accumulate over time and cause permanent lung damage.
And yes there are treatment options for this. Steroids under medical supervision can help this. Infections if any can be controlled by antibiotics.
Your Doctor may ask for an Xray or CT plus some blood tests to confirm the diagnosis.

Hope this helps


Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy
Category: HIV- AIDS Specialist
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MBBS from Sri Ramachandra University in December 2011
M.Med (Family Medicine) - TNMGR University, Chennai
MBA-MPH in Public Health in March 2016, SRM University
Finished AFIH in March 2016, SRM University
MRCP ( UK ), Internal Medicine, Royal College of Physicians, June 2016
Fellowship in Diabetology from Martin Luther University in January 2017

Currently Resident Physician, in MD Radiodiagnosis - Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai
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