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What Causes Cough Associated With Metallic After Taste?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Nov 2014
Question: I have a slight chesty cough with a metallic aftertaste. Have had severe reflux for a couple of weeks and I take Nexium for that. I get slight asthma but don't usually get that taste.
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Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Bacterial infection likely

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HCM forum.

Cough associated with metallic after taste(suggesting purulent sputum) usually indicate a bacterial respiratory tract infection,especially with given history of severe reflex in the past few days.Failure to respond to ventolin syrup(contains broncho dilator) rules out asthma as the cause.
This need antibiotics and antihistamines for a few days.In such situations,I usually give antibiotics like Levofloxacin/azithromycin/amoxicillin+clavulonate for 5-7 days.Your doctor will guide you.Kindly get an appointment without delay.

Meanwhile,try to keep away from cold/dusty atmosphere.

Hope this will answer your query.
I will be happy to help if you have further questions.
Wishing for a faster cure.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammed Aslam (1 hour later)
Thank you for your advice
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Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

That's fine.
Kindly avoid delay in appointment.

Thank you.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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What Causes Cough Associated With Metallic After Taste?

Brief Answer: Bacterial infection likely Detailed Answer: Hello dear,welcome to HCM forum. Cough associated with metallic after taste(suggesting purulent sputum) usually indicate a bacterial respiratory tract infection,especially with given history of severe reflex in the past few days.Failure to respond to ventolin syrup(contains broncho dilator) rules out asthma as the cause. This need antibiotics and antihistamines for a few days.In such situations,I usually give antibiotics like Levofloxacin/azithromycin/amoxicillin+clavulonate for 5-7 days.Your doctor will guide you.Kindly get an appointment without delay. Meanwhile,try to keep away from cold/dusty atmosphere. Hope this will answer your query. I will be happy to help if you have further questions. Wishing for a faster cure. Thank you.