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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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Dr. HARRY OPSIMOS answered

Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology

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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A member asked:

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.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. HARRY OPSIMOS answered

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