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What Causes Tastelessness While Treating Cold?
I had common cold few days back which converted into cough .The common cold vanises ,cough is on its last stage as well but my tongue these days tastes nothing i.e. tastes buds couldn t able to recognise whether the food is sweet/sour/salty /chilly nothing. please do tell me what the reason and how to cure these has been more than 5 days .
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
Hi,
this complaint is very common in Cold . Very acceptable reason is: The smell perception plays 50% role in taste sensation. When there is cold it causes mucus collection and nasal blockage which affects smell perception.
Secondly the non pathogenic bacterias in mouth will become pathogenic causes coating of tongue therby covers the tastebuds. These are all possible reasons. Brush twice daily, gargle with salt water thrice daily, drink vitamin C rich fruits. You will be alright.take care
this complaint is very common in Cold . Very acceptable reason is: The smell perception plays 50% role in taste sensation. When there is cold it causes mucus collection and nasal blockage which affects smell perception.
Secondly the non pathogenic bacterias in mouth will become pathogenic causes coating of tongue therby covers the tastebuds. These are all possible reasons. Brush twice daily, gargle with salt water thrice daily, drink vitamin C rich fruits. You will be alright.take care
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