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Why don't foods taste as good when you have a cold?
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Colds and senses: Viral upper respiratory infections can damage peripheral olfactory receptors and probably central olfactory pathways . A runny nose is a common cause of olfactory dysfunction. Gustatory functions are tied to the sense of smell, which could be why food does not taste as good.
Answered 12/31/2015
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