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Can there be anything that i can eat or drink that i can actually taste with a cold?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Spicy or strong: Flavors might still be tasted.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/30/2013

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