Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it normal to taste what you cough if i cough from something that irritated my lungs like cigarettes i then taste that smell in my mouth
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes it is normal: When you cough microscopic particles of what ever is in your lungs gets brought up and is deposited on your tongue. Once these particles are on your tongue you taste them.
Answered 2/2/2015
3.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have a sweet taste in my mouth when i cough, a strange thud like feeling in my chest when i exhale, and a sharp pain in my upper right chest?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have various symptoms that look like Covid related 1 fever 2dry cough 3. Dry chest/pressures 4. Can't smell or taste?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have been smoking weed nd ciggrates frm 5 years constantly nw i'm suffering frm the cough problem nd i can't smell the taste of weed wht's pro?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Yesterday, I cleaned the carpet under my bed and used A LOT of Lysol. I was still able to smell it when I went to bed. I woke up this morning with a bad taste in my mouth, my lungs feel irritated, and a little light headed. Could I have brain damage?
Cough, loss of taste and smell. had a head cold for about a week. cough started 4 days ago, not sever. loss of taste and smell also about 4 days ago, chest feels tight?
Chest pain cough that's last couple weeks. Now have blood shot eyes that are irritated cheek lil swollen also nauseas head ache fatigue what is it?
I tested positive for covid 19 and feels like my right lung is clogged. should I go to er and get tested for pneumonia or what? symptoms are no fever, rarely cough, when I get up I feel weak and lung seem clogged with mucus, lost of smell and taste.
Does a clear chest X-ray rule out 100% of lung cancer? Short of breath easily spit blood a few times (I taste in mouth and then go to spit and theres blood?) had chest X-ray 1 year ago no cough?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
