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Can a eustachean tube dysfunction cause an occasional eruption of a thicker phlegm that tastes very very bad like an infection. this bad taste erupts once in a while when i am chewing very hard. sometimes i have a very mild version of this taste when?

Q: can a eustachean tube dysfunction cause an occasional eruption of a thicker phlegm that tastes very very bad like an infection. this bad taste erupts once in a while when i am chewing very hard. sometimes i have a very mild version of this taste when?

: This is not a characteristic symptom of eustachian tube dysfunction. Blocked hearing, ear ache,clicking&amp; popping sounds are common. A sinus infection may be your problem especially if you had a headcold within the past 2 weeks. See your MD or ENT specialist as needed.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

This is not a characteristic symptom of eustachian tube dysfunction. Blocked hearing, ear ache,clicking& popping sounds are common. A sinus infection may be your problem especially if you had a headcold within the past 2 weeks. See your MD or ENT specialist as needed.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/9/2023

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A member asked:

Can a eustachean tube dysfunction cause an occasional eruption of a thicker phlegm that tastes very very bad like an infection. this bad taste erupts once in a while when i am chewing very hard. sometimes i have a very mild version of this taste when?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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