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Why Do I Have A Metallic Taste While Coughing?
I have the metalic taste in my mouth from coughing; I can go thru a day without coughing and then wow suddenly I have a cough attack. Its bad. I have taken the z pak with no difference in the cough. A cough drop will help but oh man not for long. I do drink a lot of h20. I ve never had this before. My rt rib is sore but getting better. I ve had the cough now forover a month. Lucy
Sat, 29 Mar 2014
Hello Lucy,
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Respiratory tract infection.
Investigations like complete blood count and X-ray of chest & paranasal sinus will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.
As your nasal mucosa is congested & the olfactory component is deranged, you are appreciating the metallic taste in mouth.
Management includes:
1. Steam inhalation.
2. Anti-tussive preparation for symptomatic control of cough.
3. Antibiotics depending upon culture & sensitivity reports.
4. Antihistamine preparations can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
5. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet.
6. 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.
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Respiratory tract infection.
Investigations like complete blood count and X-ray of chest & paranasal sinus will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.
As your nasal mucosa is congested & the olfactory component is deranged, you are appreciating the metallic taste in mouth.
Management includes:
1. Steam inhalation.
2. Anti-tussive preparation for symptomatic control of cough.
3. Antibiotics depending upon culture & sensitivity reports.
4. Antihistamine preparations can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
5. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet.
6. 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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