Chlorine exposure can cause which throat symptom?

• A. Throat watering
• B. Throat itching
• C. Throat tightness
• D. Throat numbness

Answer: (C)

Chlorine is a strong irritant to the throat and airways, so exposure often causes inflammation in the throat tissues. That irritation tends to produce a sensation of tightness or constriction in the throat, which is a characteristic response to chlorine exposure.

Throat itching, throat watering, or throat numbness are less typical responses to chlorine inhalation; itching can occur with various irritants or allergies, numbness isn’t a common chlorine effect, and “watering” is more about tears or excessive saliva than a throat symptom.

So the throat tightness option best reflects the usual reaction to chlorine exposure. If exposure occurs and symptoms appear or worsen, seek fresh air and medical evaluation as needed.