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What Causes Salty Taste In The Mouth After Taking Steroids?

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Posted on Mon, 20 Jul 2015
Question: I have a very salty taste in my mouth....I have noticed this since I have taken a round of steroids for a sinus infection. what else should I do?
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
The taste wanes off once you stop steroids

Detailed Answer:
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The good news is the taste wanes off after discontinuing the steroids/once the sinus infection is completely treated. Till then it is better to suck on lemon or popsicles of your choice. Alternatively you can opt for hot ginger tea which works on sinuses as well.

All the best.
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What Causes Salty Taste In The Mouth After Taking Steroids?

Brief Answer: The taste wanes off once you stop steroids Detailed Answer: Hi The good news is the taste wanes off after discontinuing the steroids/once the sinus infection is completely treated. Till then it is better to suck on lemon or popsicles of your choice. Alternatively you can opt for hot ginger tea which works on sinuses as well. All the best.