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What Does Dry Cough Along With A Bad Taste In The Mouth Indicate?

Hi...I have a dry cough...its not constant (it comes and goes) but when I cough, i get this bad taste in my mouth...it tastes like dirty air or mold smell...I'm not sick and have no fever and no previous problems as well...no asthma. Have you heard of anything like that?
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

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

As per your complain dry cough and a metallic taste in mouth can be due to causes like acid reflux in which acid from stomach regurgitates from stomach to throat and mouth and causes cough and bad taste in mouth.

I would suggest you to consult a Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like upper G.I Endoscopy can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
You can be advised to take Proton Pump Inhibitors like Omeprazole or Pantoprazole..
Take antacids like Milk of magnesia..
Avoid spicy food and drink plenty of water..
Always take walk after meals and take your dinner atleast 2 hours before sleep..
You should sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Does Dry Cough Along With A Bad Taste In The Mouth Indicate?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain dry cough and a metallic taste in mouth can be due to causes like acid reflux in which acid from stomach regurgitates from stomach to throat and mouth and causes cough and bad taste in mouth. I would suggest you to consult a Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like upper G.I Endoscopy can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised to take Proton Pump Inhibitors like Omeprazole or Pantoprazole.. Take antacids like Milk of magnesia.. Avoid spicy food and drink plenty of water.. Always take walk after meals and take your dinner atleast 2 hours before sleep.. You should sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.