Suggest treatment for shortness of breath and burning chest
Patient: I cleaned two days ago with bleach in all the rooms of my house, last night and today i have had burning in my chest, i cant smell anything and shortness of breath, sometimes it makes me feel as if im going to pass out. Is this something i need to go to the er for to get checked out? Doctor: HelloAll  these symptoms , chocking ( shortness of breath ) and burning sensation are due to irritant nature of ammonia produced by bleaching .Since two days ago you cleaned your house and still symptoms present so take some steroid inhalation 2 puffs 2-3 times and stop . This will relieve congestion caused by bleach.Burning of chest will also be  relieved by this but if you feel burning in chest then take antacid ( containing oxetacaine ) and this will provide complete relief.In my opinion this is not case of E R just annoying .