allergy/cold/weird saliva

[bjenks]

Hello,

Recently i have contracted a minor cold.  I usually do at end of summer as my allergies get a little more vigorous.  However, my saliva tastes so weird and its like freaking me out.  Its almost my entire mouth tastes this way.  ANy ideas????

[National Jewish Health]

Bad taste can arise in response to:  
• many different medications;
• infection of the mouth or teeth;
• allergy; or
• viral infection.  With a viral infection this is almost always a self-limited problem that will resolve spontaneously, within weeks or, at most 1 to 2 months.

[DannyW]

Hi, I've found that my saliva, too, sometimes tastes a little strange when I've got a cold or any sort of nasal/sinus problem, so it's probably nothing to worry about.  I will say, however, that I've always noticed a very distinct taste when I have contracted strep throat.  Have you had a sore throat at all?  Just a thought.