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What Causes Unusual Metallic Taste And Odour At Back Of Mouth?

I have this weird metallic smell and almost taste in my nose and the back of my mouth which started infrequent like 24hrs ago and is now pretty constant. The sent/taste almost reminds me of the smell of water or the sense of having water in my nose. I have no idea why this might be or if I should worry
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms the foul taste in mouth and smell in nose can be due to Sinus infection as it is the most common cause of foul taste at the back of mouth and foul smell in nose and infection in sinus causing post nasal drip is the cause..

Nothing to worry, take a short course of antibiotics like Amoxicillin for 5 days.
Do steam inhalations and do saline nasal sprays.
Use a humidifier in your room.
If you feel congested take decongestant nasal sprays and oral decongestant like Pseudoephadrine..

If still the symptoms persist consult an Oto laryngologist and get evaluated for other causes like Acid reflux and oral infections..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Unusual Metallic Taste And Odour At Back Of Mouth?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complain and presentation of symptoms the foul taste in mouth and smell in nose can be due to Sinus infection as it is the most common cause of foul taste at the back of mouth and foul smell in nose and infection in sinus causing post nasal drip is the cause.. Nothing to worry, take a short course of antibiotics like Amoxicillin for 5 days. Do steam inhalations and do saline nasal sprays. Use a humidifier in your room. If you feel congested take decongestant nasal sprays and oral decongestant like Pseudoephadrine.. If still the symptoms persist consult an Oto laryngologist and get evaluated for other causes like Acid reflux and oral infections.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.