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What Causes An Altered Sense Of Taste?
Question: I have phlegm in the back of my throat and a nasty taste in my mouth but I don't have a sore throat or congestion. What can it be?
Brief Answer:
Either due to infection or allergy.
Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for posting your query.
Phlegm could be due to infection or allergy. In your case it seems more due to allergy either in throat or in nose.
Can you tell me what is the color of phlegm ?
Do you have any running nose or nasal congestion ?
Did you had or do you have any fever?
Kindly revert back with these details .
Either due to infection or allergy.
Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for posting your query.
Phlegm could be due to infection or allergy. In your case it seems more due to allergy either in throat or in nose.
Can you tell me what is the color of phlegm ?
Do you have any running nose or nasal congestion ?
Did you had or do you have any fever?
Kindly revert back with these details .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am stuffy at night time
Brief Answer:
It's Allergy.
Detailed Answer:
HI
It's Nasal Congestion most likely due to Allergy. Because of allergy your nose is getting filled with Phlegm and that phlegm is going backwards into your throat.
I advise you to take steam inhalation 2-3 times a day . Also do salt water gargling 2-3 times a day . Drink hot water , eat less oily food , avoid non veg food and avoid Citrus fruits.
If it still persists you need to ask you doctor for a prescription of Nasal decongestant drops and use it.
Hope this information was useful to you .
Any clarifications feel free to ask .
It's Allergy.
Detailed Answer:
HI
It's Nasal Congestion most likely due to Allergy. Because of allergy your nose is getting filled with Phlegm and that phlegm is going backwards into your throat.
I advise you to take steam inhalation 2-3 times a day . Also do salt water gargling 2-3 times a day . Drink hot water , eat less oily food , avoid non veg food and avoid Citrus fruits.
If it still persists you need to ask you doctor for a prescription of Nasal decongestant drops and use it.
Hope this information was useful to you .
Any clarifications feel free to ask .
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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