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A member asked:

Very bad taste in mouth for 3 weeks. no cough. nothing unusual, just bad sinuses. what is it?

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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Bad taste: Perhaps you have a sinus infection with bad tasting post nasal drip. See your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Dr Novick agreed

Answered 6/4/2014

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