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Whoa, does COVID really affect our taste? You bet it does! It’s one of the many weird and wild ways that this virus has changed our lives. From a loss of smell to a change in taste, it’s been an adjustment for sure. But don’t worry - there are ways to cope with these changes and still enjoy your favorite foods. Let’s dive into how COVID affects our taste buds and what we can do about it!
What Taste Does Covid Affect? [Solved]
Wow, that’s wild! After having coronavirus, you might notice your food tastes different - bland, salty, sweet or even metallic. It’s usually temporary but it can affect how much you eat. For a few people though, the change in smell or taste could be more permanent.
Loss of Taste: One of the most common symptoms associated with COVID-19 is a loss of taste. This can range from a mild decrease in sensitivity to complete anosmia (the inability to detect any flavor).
Metallic Taste: Some people have reported experiencing a metallic taste in their mouth, which can be accompanied by a bitter or sour aftertaste.
Dysgeusia: Dysgeusia is the medical term for an altered sense of taste, and it can cause food to taste different than usual or even unpleasant. It may also cause food to have no flavor at all.
Smell Changes: A decreased sense of smell (known as anosmia) is another common symptom associated with COVID-19, and it often goes hand-in-hand with changes in taste perception.
Appetite Changes: Many people who have had COVID-19 report changes in appetite due to their altered sense of smell and/or taste, which can lead to weight loss or difficulty eating certain foods that they previously enjoyed
COVID definitely affects our sense of taste. It’s been reported that some people who have contracted the virus have experienced a loss of taste or smell, or both. It’s like their taste buds just aren’t working as they should. Yikes! Thankfully, for most people, this symptom is temporary and goes away after they recover from the virus. So if you’re experiencing any changes in your sense of taste, don’t worry - it should go back to normal soon enough!
