Metallic taste when coughing but no blood

If your cough with a metallic taste is being caused by a common cold, there are few options in the way of treatment.

The virus needs to run its course.

However, you can treat some of the symptoms of a common cold with these medications:

• Pain relievers. If your upper respiratory infection has left you achy or with a sore throat, over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) may help temporarily relieve the discomfort.
• Decongestants. Coughing up large amounts of phlegm and mucus can lead to a metallic taste in your mouth.

  One way to treat this is to reduce the amount of congestion you’re experiencing.

  Dry cough with bad taste

  Consider using an OTC decongestant such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) or phenylephrine (Sudafed PE).

• Cough medicine. A cough suppressant may help with your cold symptoms and the metallic taste. Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin) is a common and easily available option for reducing a stubborn cough.

If you have asthma, you may be able to manage your cough with prescrip

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