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Why has my sense of taste changed?
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But before accepting older age as the cause of your loss of taste, it's worth considering other reasons, particularly those related to your sense of smell. Nasal passage blockage tops the list and may be caused by any of the following: allergies, secondhand smoke or other irritants, a persistent sinus infection, and polyps in the nose.
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