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Sore, metallic tasting throat, post-nasal drip. is it a cold? i just got over a cold with the same symptoms. ate same thing right before both started.
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Yes: The symptoms appear to be related to an upper respiratory tract infection. Although, allergic rhinitis may present the same way. Perhaps your cold either didn't get fully treated or was not treated appropriately.
Answered 7/21/2013
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Metallic taste: Certain antibiotics can cause a temporary metallic taste in the throat. If the post nasal drip is clear and there is no fevers or chills you have allergy until proven otherwise. Talk to your family doctor's office and have them send you in a prescription for a nasal steroid (cheapest generic is fluticasone). Use two sprays once a day and that will also help the congestion. Good luck.
Answered 7/21/2013
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