Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Sour Tasting Phlegm A Symptom Of Fungal Infection?

I have exceptionally sour tasting phlegm. I know it not acid reflux and it happens when I m resting in a sitting upright position. I had the nasal surgery to widen my nasal passage and had 2 cat scans to check for leakage of CSF all negative. Could this be a fungal infection?
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hello,

I can understand your concern. I can think of two possibilities for sour testing phlegm in your mouth. It could be either due to presence of periodontal disease or sinusitis. Fungal infections are not that commonly associated with sour taste in mouth.

If your oral hygiene is not adequate and you are not visiting dentist regularly, chances are there that plaque and calculus might get accumulated in the gums causing inflammation and infection of the gums and other tissues called periodontits or pyorrhea. Due to pus development in the gums in this disease, you can feel sour taste in mouth. I would advise you to visit a dentist for examination of the oral cavity and confirm diagnosis. Dentist will perform scaling and root planing which will mechanically remove calculus and your gum health will improve.

Sinusitis is a possibility as you have recently been through nasal surgery. It is different than CSF leakage so is not seen in scanning procedure. You should see an ENT specialist for this diagnosis if dentist clears you of any gum disease.

By the time you see a specialist and get treatment, you can use mouthwash and brush twice a day to have temporary relief in the bad taste in mouth.

I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. Take care.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
People also viewed
Is Sour Tasting Phlegm A Symptom Of Fungal Infection?

Hello, I can understand your concern. I can think of two possibilities for sour testing phlegm in your mouth. It could be either due to presence of periodontal disease or sinusitis. Fungal infections are not that commonly associated with sour taste in mouth. If your oral hygiene is not adequate and you are not visiting dentist regularly, chances are there that plaque and calculus might get accumulated in the gums causing inflammation and infection of the gums and other tissues called periodontits or pyorrhea. Due to pus development in the gums in this disease, you can feel sour taste in mouth. I would advise you to visit a dentist for examination of the oral cavity and confirm diagnosis. Dentist will perform scaling and root planing which will mechanically remove calculus and your gum health will improve. Sinusitis is a possibility as you have recently been through nasal surgery. It is different than CSF leakage so is not seen in scanning procedure. You should see an ENT specialist for this diagnosis if dentist clears you of any gum disease. By the time you see a specialist and get treatment, you can use mouthwash and brush twice a day to have temporary relief in the bad taste in mouth. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. Take care. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah