A member asked:

When i coughed this morning, i thought i was going to pass out, but when i stopped i now have a really horrible taste in the back of throat like gas?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Severe cough: Sometimes coughing can be so hard and forceful that it can induce vomiting. Even if vomiting did not occur, it's possible that stomach acid came up the esophagus (food tube) and is causing a acidic taste in the mouth and throat.

Answered 12/9/2013

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