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What can cause mouth bad taste? and all food to taste bad?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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?infections: Sometimes viral or bacterial infections, such as sinus disease may cause taste issues to occur. Other vague conditions such as simple allergies can sometimes affect your taste. If the problem persists, see a dr. For an eval. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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