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That would be subjective if we are talking about food. Medically, it would be a taste that you personally felt was not normal, or one that was anoying, or of sudden onset and persistant despite the absense of food or drink.

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How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Head, Mouth

Is Symptom of

Periodontal (gum) disease
Condition
Type 2 diabetes
Condition
Dry mouth syndrome (xerostomia)
Condition
Juvenile diabetes
Condition
Periodontitis
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Is a Side Effect of

Ventolin
Proventil
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