Hi, my friend mixed harpic bleach with normal bleach in a bucket as we were cleaning our flat about 3 hours ago, after mixing the bleach there was an instant extremely strong smell that made us cough for a while, I then emptied the bleach down the sink and we stayed in the room for about 3 hours without realising it is dangerous. I have a very strong burning sensation in my nose and am extremely tired with a headache, and my friend just has a pain in her chest when she breathes deeply. Is there anything to worry about?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand yours and your friends situation and problem. Both of you are having these symptoms due to inhalation of bleach fumes. These fumes can cause inflammatory reaction in nasal and pharyngeal mucosa. It can also cause acute bronchitis due to inflammation in airways. Usually these symptoms are self limiting with avoidance of fumes and inhalation of fresh air. But if symptoms persist for 1-2 days then consult doctor because both of you may need antihistamine, anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  Since all these