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What Causes Strong Metal Taste And Smell In Mouth?

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Posted on Thu, 2 Oct 2014
Question: I woke up last night with a very strong metal taste in my mouth and a very strong smell. Should I be concerned? And I'm not on any medications. Earlier that day I threw up but only into my mouth.
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
I have read your query.

I would like to known you have any cold , sneezing , allergy & which Antacid tried .
As per your clinical history it appears that you might having post nasal discharge leading to metal taste in my mouth and a very strong smell.
If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you
Plenty of fluids ,
Steam Inhalation twice daily,
Saline nasal spray &
Antihistaminic levocetirizine + Montelukast combination .
You should consult your treating doctor.

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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What Causes Strong Metal Taste And Smell In Mouth?

Brief Answer: Need more information. Detailed Answer: Hi , I have read your query. I would like to known you have any cold , sneezing , allergy & which Antacid tried . As per your clinical history it appears that you might having post nasal discharge leading to metal taste in my mouth and a very strong smell. If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you Plenty of fluids , Steam Inhalation twice daily, Saline nasal spray & Antihistaminic levocetirizine + Montelukast combination . You should consult your treating doctor. Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.