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My tolerance to spicy food has increased - i dont eat spicy food often but some things arent even spicy anymore to me. hot sauce stills burns my tongue but mild spicy foods, i can barely feel. 17 months postpartum, have chronic sinusitis. cause?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Spicy foods: Sinus conditions may impair your ability to taste/smell. Do you find your taste buds less sensitive in general? Please see your doctor. He/she may refer you to an ENT doctor. Peace and good health.

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Answered 1/23/2018

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A member asked:

My tolerance to spicy food has increased - i dont eat spicy food often but some things arent even spicy anymore to me. hot sauce stills burns my tongue but mild spicy foods, i can barely feel. 17 months postpartum, have chronic sinusitis. cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Hegab agreed

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