Gentle exposure: Taste is a combination of sensation of the taste buds on the tongue and the sensory cells in the nose. Damage to these cells will damage taste. Smoking and chronic abuse with strong foods and drink may produce permanent damage. The frontal lobe of the brain and the nerves of the brainstem are necessary to process information to produce the sensation of taste. Gentle recovery may still occur.
Answered 10/25/2012
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Many: Loss of taste is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd), salivary gland infection, sinusitis, poor dental hygiene, or even certain medicines.Prepare foods with a variety of colors and textures.Use aromatic herbs and hot spices to add more flavor; however, avoid adding more sugar or salt to foods. If your diet permits, add small amounts of cheese, olive oil, butter toasted nuts.
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