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Why does food and drink taste like soap?

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Neurologically: Altered taste can occur for several reasons but some common reasons can be sinus infection, oral infections, or low zinc levels. Discuss specifics with your pcp about seeing either neurology or ENT for more defined answer.

Answered 6/29/2015

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