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A member asked:
What is the plastic taste and smell that i have when the flu is ending or over with? had it since sunday
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Can be infectious : Can't say for sure but it could be a secondary (additional) infection - bacterial or yeast. Your physician should be able to help clarify whether it is or not. Sometimes with an infection you may be dehydrated etc and may be the problem.
Answered 3/26/2013
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