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What Causes A Sweet Taste In Mouth While Suffering From Severe Cough?

hi, im a 21 year old male i seem to have developed a cough. The cough has persisted for about two weeks but ive found that recently after a long cough spert i have a sweet taste in my mouth should i be worried about possible respiratory infection? ive been taking store brand cough medicine but it doesn t seem to be working ive stopped smoking little cigars because of health concerns could me quitting cause this
Wed, 24 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.


Thanks for your query . The sweet taste you mention in query is probably not related to cough . The sweet taste in mouth indicate probably indicate diabetic condition.

In diabetic person the fat break down occur instead of sugar which produces ketone bodies that smell or taste sweet .

I would suggest you to consult doctor for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test for ketone bodies to find out the exact cause . Doctor may prescribe drug like metformine .

There can be other conditions also which can be possible and need to be ruled out like neurological disorder which seeks medical attention because it can be a indication of stroke or GERD (gastrointestinel reflux) which cause dry cough , sore throat and sweet taste

So also consult gastroenterologist and neurologist if it is not due to diabetic condition.


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes A Sweet Taste In Mouth While Suffering From Severe Cough?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . The sweet taste you mention in query is probably not related to cough . The sweet taste in mouth indicate probably indicate diabetic condition. In diabetic person the fat break down occur instead of sugar which produces ketone bodies that smell or taste sweet . I would suggest you to consult doctor for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test for ketone bodies to find out the exact cause . Doctor may prescribe drug like metformine . There can be other conditions also which can be possible and need to be ruled out like neurological disorder which seeks medical attention because it can be a indication of stroke or GERD (gastrointestinel reflux) which cause dry cough , sore throat and sweet taste So also consult gastroenterologist and neurologist if it is not due to diabetic condition. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari