Literally lost my sense of Taste and Smell

By Ley
@dsw313 (320)
Philippines
August 19, 2012 6:58am CST
I am sick for a couple of days suffering from coughs, colds and a slight fever, and as I eat my meal a few minutes ago, I can't taste nor smell the food, I know how delicious it is, but I can't even enjoy eating. I had this feeling when I had coughs and colds a couple of months ago. I am drinking plenty of water, taking medicine. It is really an awful experience to lost any of your senses, even though it will take only a few days. :( Aside from what I've mention, what other things we can do to prevent or avoid this?
4 responses
myklops
@myklops (180)
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22 Aug 12
Getting enough rest would greatly help in bringing your health back to its normal condition. You may also drink a lot of fruit juice like orange juice or kalamansi juice to gain Vitamin C.
rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
20 Aug 12
Of course , when one has cough and colds, you cannot have the taste for foods. So, it would be best that you drink lots of water, take vitamin c and eat citrus fruits.
PhillyDreamer
@PhillyDreamer (3039)
• United States
19 Aug 12
The reason why you can't taste anything is because your sense of smell is gone from being congested. If you get some nose drops, it can clear up your nasal passages for a little bit, and your sense of taste will come back. You could also try blowing your nose, to clear it out while you eat. It will let you taste your food a little more.
coelenterata
@coelenterata (188)
• Indonesia
19 Aug 12
you can not avoid that,if you had cough,rhinorrhea,throat pain all is the colds signs an symptom you must be experienced that because the nerve from taste and smell is disturbances because of the virus.you have do right take medicine,rink plenty of water,rest and in few days they all will be gone