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Alternate Names : Dysgeusia, Loss of Taste, Metallic Taste

Impaired Taste: Common Causes

common cold
nasal infection, nasal polyps, sinusitis
salivary gland infections
influenza
viral pharyngitis
mouth dryness
aging (the number of taste buds diminishes with age)
heavy smoking (especially pipe smoking) which causes mouth dryness
vitamin (vitamin B-12) or mineral (Zinc in diet) deficiency
injury to the mouth, nose, or head
gingivitis
side effects of drugs such as antithyroid drugs, captopril, griseofulvin, lithium, penicillamine, procarbazine, rifampin, vinblastine, or vincristine
Bell's palsy
Sjogren's syndrome
strep throat

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Review Date : 7/30/2003
Reviewed By : Jason Newman, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Washington, DC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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