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Can whooping cough cause someone to lose their sense of taste?

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No: There is no reason that a patient with whooping cough should lose their sense of taste. The symptoms involve the chest and taste involves the tongue and the sense of smell.

Answered 7/31/2018

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A member asked:

Can whooping cough cause someone to lose their sense of taste?

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Dr. Anthony Rooklin answered

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