What are some symptoms of bleach and ammonia poisoning?

By Forinfos - 24/01/2026 - 0 comments

Symptoms of bleach and ammonia poisoning include coughing, nausea, short breath, chest pain and watery eyes, according to the Washington State Department of Health. Other symptoms are wheezing; an irritation to the eyes, nose and throat; and pneumonia and fluid in the lungs.

Mixing bleach with ammonia produces toxic chloramine gases, says the Washington State Department of Health. Chloramine fumes attack the mucous and eye membranes, but inhaling the fumes poses the biggest danger, notes About.com.

First aid options include removing the patient from the site and calling emergency services. Thoroughly aerate the site before seeking to get rid of the liquids. Also, seek advice from Poison Control about cleaning the equipment and disposing of the chemicals, recommends About.com


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