A 49-year-old member asked:

Oftentimes i wake up with a blood taste in the back of my throat. what's wrong?

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Dr. David Kamanswered

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 38 years experience

Bloody taste: You need to see an ENT doctor for a complete exam. Blood in the mouth can be from many possible causes!

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Just realized the taste of blood from the back of my throat is actually originating from my adam's apple area and not nasal. What does this mean?

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