Question

During severe cough and cold why we don't get the taste of food​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

When we have a severe cough and mainly cold, the mucus blocks the nostrils of our nose due to swelling which causes inflammation and that affects our ability to breathe in a proper way. The recognition of smelling of food and the taste buds, helps the brain detect taste. Hence, the food tasting ability gets hampered.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Most importantly, it is needed to understand that the flavor of food involves both smell and taste. In fact, around 80% of our taste is related to smell. When you have a cold, the swelling cause inflammation and obstruction, which impairs your smell.

The flavor of the food is produced only after the taste is combined with the smell. So, if a fluffy nose impairs your sense of smell. It will also decrease your perception of taste.