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A 21-year-old female asked:

I have the flu which is causing a sore throat and a very bad taste in my mouth. any remedies to get rid of the bad taste?

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Internal Medicine 29 years experience

Bad taste : Proper oral hygiene should be appropriate. If it persists after you have gotten better then see your dentist.

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Dr. Michael Grossanswered

Nephrology and Dialysis 48 years experience

Bad taste: use mints or listerine

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