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Sick with a cold and feeling better but have a metallic taste cough. what could this mean? will it go away on its own? is it serious?
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Medications?: Some meds have side effects of a metallic taste... Are you on any for your cold? Google the meds you are taking and their side effects.
Answered 1/11/2014
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Metallic taste: Canbe from OTC or Rx Meds, a change in your diet, bleeding, infected gums, gastric reflux, post-nasal drip, etc. If it does not go away, see your PCP and General Dentist for advice.
Answered 2/24/2019
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