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Metallic taste when coughing

2020-03-12 20:23:15
I had viral fever and cough a month ago. Suddenly yesterday night i started coughing and it tasted like metal but there was no blood. All day i did not cough but again started at night. How should i treat this? Should i stick with home remedies?
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Hello Since when are you facing this issue Dr Verma General physician and Consultant physician  HIVAIDS in govt center and sexually transmitted disease or sex realted problems under NACO

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Yes but if it persists beyond 2 weeks you may evaluate further

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Its not uncommon for people who have chronic bronchitis or acute upper respiratory tract infection to have metallic tasting cough with sputum production. Its suggestive of viral urti which should subside with the cough.
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You should seek medical attention if you've got other symptoms or if the cough is present with blood.

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