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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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Dr. Richard Horak ii answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/19/2016

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Bad taste: use mints or listerine

Answered 2/7/2016

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