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A member asked:
When i cough, i can taste mucus. it has this weird and disgusting taste to it. does this point to signs of infection? or is it normal?
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Mucus: It is not normal. The mucus may be coming from your sinuses.See your doctor to rule out a possible infection.
Answered 3/23/2019
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