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Whenever i cough the phlegm that comes from inside has a funny taste which is there after i got an infection cold last week. what can it be? advice.
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Infection: That is a sign of your infection, either from a virus or from bacteria. It should get better. If not better in another week or so, or if it starts getting worse, talk to your doctor. You may need antibiotics.
Answered 3/22/2020
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