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The increased volume and thickness of mucus in your mouth and nose blocks your tast buds and your olfactory (smell) sensors

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Q: Why doesn't food taste the same when I am congested in the head?
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My head was so (congested or customary) when I had a cold that I felt as if it was filled with sand?

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Why do you have a hard time tasting things when you have a cold?

Taste is related to smell. When your nose is congested, you can't taste things aswell. For example plug your nose when your feeling better, and try to taste something. You can't taste it aswell.


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Why does your head ache when you blow your nose?

your head is probably very congested and it might hurt form blowing your nose so often if you're sick


Why you can't taste food when you have a bad cold?

Because the sensation of taste is closely tied to your sense of smell. The combination of your taste buds and the smell of food is what makes your brain recognize a taste. When you have a cold, your nose gets clogged and you can't smell as well as you normally can, so in your head, foods don't taste the same because you're not getting the normal amount of "taste information" from your nose" This is also why people hold their nose when eating something they don't like and why inhaling when you're eating spicy food makes them seem spicier.


How can a head cold interfere with taste?

The same way holding your nose does! Your nose, smelling certain scents, triggers the brain to tell you what the food is supposed to taste like. If it doesn't know what it is then the taste of that object will be stronger at first because the mind is registering that taste for future use.


What do they look for in food?

They look for the layout of the food, taste - seasonings and flavourthey also look for is if the different flavours match.I know this because i used to be head chef in a 3 Michelin star resturant.


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Can head trauma damage taste buds?

Head trauma can potentially damage taste buds by injuring the nerves that convey taste signals from the mouth to the brain. This damage can result in altered or reduced taste sensation. If you suspect such damage, it is essential to consult a medical professional for evaluation and appropriate management.