Ageusia Causes, Treatments & More
Article Sources
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Therapy & Care
Dealing with the underlying condition that causes ageusia could see a person's sense of taste return. Bacterial sinusitis could be cleared up with a course of antibiotics. Decongestants may help relieve the symptoms of common colds, after which a person's sense of taste should return.
A doctor may also prescribe certain medications to minimize the effects of an autoimmune disorder, such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, which can cause hypothyroidism. Lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, can also help enhance a person's sense of taste.
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