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Used Clorox Now Coughing Up Blood
Yesterday, my grandmother was cleaning the floor with Clorox. When she was done, she started having trouble breathing because she didn't wear anything to cover her mouth. There was also coughing. However, over night she said that she kind of felt better but she still had coughing and it sounded harsher. I think once when she spit her phlegm was a red color, looking bloody. That's when I went on the computer to do some research and it said death could occur and that's when I started getting extremely worried. I told her to go to the hospital even though it's Thanksgiving but she said that she doesn't need to go because she felt better. Now it's night time and I think she's better, she's not coughing as much but i still wish she had went. So my question is what happens when you breathe in too much of the Clorox? Does it really harm you? Dangerous? Necessary to go to the hospital?
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I am concerned about you grandmothers well being and I would suggest calling poison control if you can not get her to go to the hospital. Especially if you noticed her using an ammonia based product (like windex) while she was using the bleach. The mixture of the two can produce corrosive substances in your airways that cause your lungs to fill with fluid. Please call immediately and if you notice any "raspy" or "gurgling" noises when she is breathing call 911.
Here is the number for the National Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222
This is toll free and the professionals should be able to answer all your questions after they have evaluated the situation.
Best wishes
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