Deep chest cough metallic taste

Tasting blood in your phlegm (mucus from the passageways in the lungs) can occur even when coughing does not necessarily lead to actually coughing up blood.

This metallic taste can occur for several reasons, ranging from having a severe cold or taking certain medications to working out too intensely or even pregnancy. Here's more on what a metallic taste when coughing could mean for you.

This article covers why phlegm could taste bloody, why you might cough up blood, when to see a provider for blood in phlegm, and how to stop tasting blood and metal from a cough.

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Causes: Why Am I Tasting Blood When Coughing (but Without Blood)?

There are several possible reasons for experiencing a bloody or metallic taste in your mouth when coughing, including the following.

Infection

Bacteria or viruses can cause bloody phlegm and a bloody or metallic taste in the mouth.

Common infections that could cause this metallic taste include:

• Cold: The force of a cold's cough could push blood from blood vessels up into the lungs.
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