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I have a question about my dad. he lost his sense of taste 4 days ago, but not his sense of smell, what could it be?
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Different nerves: There are 12 cranial nerves that serve the body. Smell is negotiated by the olfactory nerve, taste is by another nerve altogether (although reduction in olfaction reduces taste). A consult with a neurologist is in order, good luck!
Answered 3/22/2014
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