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Burning in back of nose on right. thick drainage down throat. severe metallic taste. sudden occurrence. no congestion or runny nose. no allergies.

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Nosebleed?: The metallic taste points to the presence of blood and it sounds that you may have a sinus infection. See doctor.

Answered 4/7/2016

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A member asked:

Burning in back of nose on right. thick drainage down throat. severe metallic taste. sudden occurrence. no congestion or runny nose. no allergies.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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