Sense of taste, Otolaryngology FAQ

Why does it feel like there is water in the nasal cavity when you have a cold? I have had a cold for a week, and the medication prescribed by the doctor hasn't been effective. Initially, I felt a sensation of water in my nasal passages and a foreign body sensation. Later, I ...

Nasal congestion, olfactory and gustatory senses? Why is it that no matter how severe nasal congestion is, others cannot perceive it as being very obvious? Additionally, why is it that even though my nasal congestion has improved and I no longer feel very congested, my sense of t...

Otitis media, olfactory and gustatory disorders? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my situation. I underwent tympanoplasty on my right ear in October last year, and post-surgery, I experienced a significant loss of taste. My doctor informed me that it would gradually improv...

How long does it take for taste buds to recover? Hello, in February I had a cold and after taking medication for several days, I suddenly noticed that food tasted bland. Initially, I thought it was due to the cold medication affecting my sense of taste, so I stopped taking the me...

Improper use of mouthwash can lead to a decrease in taste sensation? Due to improper use of mouthwash, holding it in the mouth for too long, 2 to 3 times a day for about five minutes each time over the course of two days, I suddenly noticed a decrease in my ability to taste salty...

Yellowish tongue? Hello, recently my tongue has been turning yellow at night, but it’s not as yellow during the day. It becomes more yellow in the evening, and when I brush it off, it grows back the next day. My sense of taste has also diminished, and this has been happening for ...

Regarding the loss of taste and smell after tonsillectomy? Hello Dr. Zheng: My mother has not had any sense of taste or smell since her tonsillectomy six months ago. Although she has been taking 500 mg of zinc, there hasn't been much improvement. I would like to ask what the...

I have seen a doctor, but the results were not satisfactory? I occasionally experience nasal congestion and have a significant amount of nasal discharge. I lost my sense of taste and later consulted a doctor. The doctor diagnosed me with allergic rhinitis and prescribed medicatio...

Tongue pain and diminished taste sensation? Initially, two small, rash-like bumps appeared on the tip of my tongue. After a day, similar bumps appeared on the sides of my tongue, and the top of my tongue felt sore, similar to the sensation after eating spicy food, with slight swe...

Sour taste on the sides of the tongue? Hello, Doctor: For the past two months, I have been experiencing a sour taste on both sides of my tongue. However, there is no acid reflux. This sensation occurs regardless of whether I have eaten or not, but it is not painful. My sense of t...

Altered taste and smell? Hello, doctor. I have a history of allergic rhinitis and underwent a septoplasty in March of this year. Everything went well post-surgery, but I initially experienced a loss of taste and a diminished sense of smell, which I understand is normal. Eventuall...

Taste abnormalities Dear Dr. Cheng, Hello, I am a referral patient (surname Lu) who visited the clinic on Saturday (the 30th). After taking the medication you prescribed for a day, I noticed that my sense of taste has become even more diminished, and I hardly feel anything in my...

Anosmia Hello Doctor: My girlfriend was in a car accident last December and hit her right forehead. Since then, she has lost her sense of smell. Her original treating physician said to wait six months; if it improves, it will, and if not, it won't. However, we don't wan...

Severe taste disturbances? Dr. Hsu, my mother (73 years old) has recently been experiencing a poor sense of taste, often feeling a bitter taste when consuming liquids, along with dry mouth and tongue. She consulted a neurologist, who only mentioned that her cholesterol levels are...

Taste buds on the tongue? I previously didn't know if I bit or ate something, but suddenly my tongue started to hurt a bit. The next day, a small area turned dark red, looking like a bruise. It's better now, but it seems like the taste buds in that area are missing... W...

The common cold affects the sense of smell and taste? Hello Dr. Yeh, I recently had a severe cold with symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and nasal congestion (with phlegm). I am feeling much better now, and my nose is no longer congested, but I have noticed that I cannot smel...

Please ask your question? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions I would like to ask. 1. I started experiencing tinnitus a while ago, but I'm not sure what triggered it. It has been continuous since then. I visited a major hospital where a physician examined me and conducte...

Nasal issues? Hello Dr. Hu: I have been troubled by nasal issues for many years. I have allergic rhinitis, a deviated septum, and asthma. Sometimes when I have an episode, just touching my nose causes pain, and it feels like there are wounds inside my nose. I also experience head...

excuse me? Hello, doctor. I have a question. I have been suffering from sinusitis for a long time. I received treatment when I was first diagnosed, but later I heard that sinusitis doesn't really go away, so I sought treatment less frequently, only when the pain became sever...

Taste disorder Hello~ Recently, I've noticed that my sense of taste seems off~~ Sweet foods have a slightly bitter taste~~ I've never experienced this before~~~ Other flavors are not affected~~~ Thank you.