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A member asked:
Over the last 12 hours, tastes and smells have changed for me - coffee like milk - phantom cigarette smoke - earth smells. could something be wrong?
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Yes: You need to seek out a more detailed consult with more history and physical details. I hope all is well with you soon.
Answered 1/2/2017
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Hard to say!: Change in taste and smell can have several causes, including zinc lozenges, a sinus infection, or other supplements or meds you are taking. It can also be due to scarier things, but this is less likely. Stop any supplements or over the counter meds you may have started, and no recr. drugs or alcohol, either! See a doc if your symptoms continue for more than a day or two.
Answered 5/22/2015
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