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Why does my sense of smell and taste off?noticed this for a few months maybe since my grandfather died idk? what kind of tests are needed?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Smell and taste: Smell and taste can be effected for people with allergies. Zinc deficiency can also effect for sense of smell and taste.

Answered 6/13/2017

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