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Taste and Smell Disorders
Our senses of taste and smell give us immense pleasure. Taste helps us take pleasure in food and beverages. Smell allows us enjoy the scents and aroma like roses or coffee. Taste and smell also guard us, letting us know when food has gone bad or when there is a gas leak. They make us want to eat, make sure we get the nutrition we require.
People with taste disorders can taste things that aren't there, may not be able to tell the disparity in tastes or can't taste at all. People with smell disorders may mislay their sense of smell, or things can smell different. A smell they once enjoyed can now smell awful to them.
A lot of illnesses and injuries can cause taste and smell disorders, counting colds and head injuries. Some drugs can also affect taste and smell. The majority people lose some ability to taste and smell as they get older. Treatment differs, depending on the problem and its cause.
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