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Is Sinus Infection Causing Metal Taste?

im 32. for about a month now everything i eat has a sulfur/metal kinda taste to it, i always smell the same smell also. I havent changed medication. But about 2 months ago i had a pretty bad sinus infection, after that i couldnt smell at all, and now the only thing i can is that weird smell. Its making me crazy.
Wed, 2 Jul 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post are attributed to Upper Respiratory tract infection.
As your nasal mucosa is congested, your olfactory & taste buds are not able to function properly and you are not able to appreciate the smell & taste or getting a deranged smell.

Management will involve:
1. A course of antibiotics based on culture & sensitivity reports.
2. Warm saline water gargle.
3. Maintain good oral hygiene.
4. Steam inhalation.
5. Antihistamine preparations can be used to provide symptomatic relief.
6. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet.
7. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.

Your symptoms will be relieved with this.
Wish you good health & a speedy recovery.
Take care.
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Is Sinus Infection Causing Metal Taste?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post are attributed to Upper Respiratory tract infection. As your nasal mucosa is congested, your olfactory & taste buds are not able to function properly and you are not able to appreciate the smell & taste or getting a deranged smell. Management will involve: 1. A course of antibiotics based on culture & sensitivity reports. 2. Warm saline water gargle. 3. Maintain good oral hygiene. 4. Steam inhalation. 5. Antihistamine preparations can be used to provide symptomatic relief. 6. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet. 7. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. Your symptoms will be relieved with this. Wish you good health & a speedy recovery. Take care.