Can feeling uncomfortable in chest and nose be caused by poisoning from Clorox?
Patient: I poured Clorox down my sink both sides of sink  . I have a bug problem that's why I did this. I live with my small dog. My window and front door is open. My friend said run cold water down the drains so I did. I also put Armen Hammer baking soda down drain. It's about 2 hrs now. Still smells. I'm worried. I feel funny in my chest and alittle cough nose feels funny. Do I have poisoning . Should I be worried ? My dog I'm worried. He seems fine. Doctor: Hello and welcome to HCM,Yes, bleach can be very irritating to the membranes of the nose and airways.  If you can, run a fan near the bathroom, and stay away from the bathroom for a few hours.Don't pour anything further down the drain other than cold water (if necessary) as it might react with bleach, although at this point there probably is not a lot of bleach left in there except for what is in the air.If you continue to have discomfort or it is worsening, then it would be wise to go see a doctor.Otherwise, consider going for a walk with the dog and getting some fresh air right now, while a fan runs and helps dilute the bleach in the air.I hope this information helps.