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2. Can cold weather make you sick? Experts explain why more ...

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   Cold and flu season always comes around when the weather starts to change. But does cold, wet weather actually make you sick?Not really, experts say. But cooler temperatures and dry winter air can ...

3. Dysgeusia - Wikipedia

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   Xerostomia, or a decrease in saliva flow, can be a side effect of many drugs, which, in turn, can lead to the development of taste disturbances such as dysgeusia. [39] Patients can lessen the effects of xerostomia with breath mints, sugarless gum, or lozenges; or physicians can increase saliva flow with artificial saliva or oral pilocarpine ...

4. Stimulus modality - Wikipedia

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   The strongest interaction is that of olfaction with taste. Studies have shown that an odor coupled with a taste increases the perceived intensity of the taste, and that an absence of a corresponding smell decreases the perceived intensity of a taste. The olfactory stimulation can occur before or during the episode of taste stimulation.

5. The Internet Says Zinc Can Help Your Cold, but Do Experts Agree?

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   Zinc may help shorten the length and severity of a cold—and some even think it can prevent them. Experts weigh in and dispel any myths. ... Other side effects include loss of taste and/or smell ...

6. Taste - Wikipedia

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   Taste buds and papillae of the human tongue Taste receptors of the human tongue Signal transduction of taste receptors. Taste is a form of chemoreception which occurs in the specialised taste receptors in the mouth. To date, there are five different types of taste these receptors can detect which are recognized: salt, sweet, sour, bitter, and ...

7. Can cold weather make you sick? Your grandma wasn't entirely ...

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   Colder temperatures, especially in winter months, won’t cause a common cold. But they can weaken your immune system, and colder, drier air can help respiratory viruses thrive.

8. Ageusia - Wikipedia

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   Another test that can be used to detect the severity of an individuals ageusia is an 'suprathreshold taste test,' also known as a edible strip taste test. The edible strip is placed on the individuals tongue and it contains various flavors for the patient to be able to detect, or not able to detect.

9. Got a cold? These 7 soups can help you feel better.

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   Chayote, a type of squash, is a good source of zinc, a mineral that may help reduce the duration of a cold. Just one cup of the squash provides about 1 milligram of zinc, or 9% of the daily ...