What Causes Altered Sense Of Taste Along With Sinus Drainage?

Posted on Sun, 23 Nov 2014

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Question : OK. Clear phlem, taste of burning rubber in my mouth. Sinus drainage for the past couple of days. Temp is 98.9.

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
antihistamines + mucolytics combination drugs.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.
In my opinion, you might be having chronic allergic rhino sinusitis. Temperature is almost normal. Does not suggest any infections.
It can be treated with antihistamines + mucolytics combination drugs twice daily for 3 to 6 weeks.
The bitter taste in mouth is because of chronic sinus drainage post nasally.
Do steam inhalation daily. Saline doughing is advised . If symptoms persists, then please consult with your doctor and get evaluated. Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.

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