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How can i get my taste buds back after being sick for a week?
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WAIT: After your illness subsides your taste buds will return but slowly.
Answered 7/2/2018
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Not uncommon: Loss of taste and smell which are closely related are often times a result of illness or treatments. Normally it will return gradually once over your sickness. However you may try cleaning your tongue of coatings by tongue scraping and hot salt water rinses. Use of netty pot to clear your nose. Be patient.
Answered 7/2/2018
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