What Causes Bad Tasting Mucus?

Posted on Fri, 24 Oct 2014

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Question : yes i have what it describe unusually bad tasting mucus

Answered by Dr. Naveen (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Dentures can alter the mucus taste...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

Bad tasting mucus could be due to various reasons such as the new dentures, medicines taken, acid reflux from the stomach into the throat, post nasal drip from the sinuses, etc.

If its due to the new dentures, you will to get accustomed to it after sometime. Other causes need to be evaluated and managed accordingly. Drink lots of warm water and avoid coffee/tea for few days.

Hope I have answered your query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj