I have a 5 year old daughter who has had a fever on and off since Friday.  She now has an awful taste in her mouth that dshe is describing as a hairspray taste.  She is faking out because of the taste and is drinking a ton to try and get rid of the taste
Hi.  Many types' fever can cause alteration in taste. This happens especially if liver is in involved.  Once fever subsides, taste becomes normal. We need to see the patient, may have to do blood tests and treat the fever.  No specific treatment for change of taste.