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There Are Days I Think My Sense Of Taste Is Diminished And I'm Wondering If It Is A Result Of Inhalation Therapy?

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Fountain Inn, SC
August 26, 2015
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

yes it is. Are you washing your mouth out after inhaling? Not only does it take the taste out of your throat, it stops Thrush

August 26, 2015
A MyCOPDTeam Member

the dryness is from the puffers unfortunately. Drink a lot of water before & after. Can't say if this works, but you'll be the most hydrated gal on the block. Also try sipping on one of the Cokes, I find it cleans my throat of that awful feeling. It's the only carbonated drink I find that works.. Good luck & find some sugarless sweet or you'll end up as fat as me : )

August 31, 2015
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I have problems with taste and flavors being off. I'm sure it's from the nebulizer and inhalers. Also, I think it's another part of aging. Our sense of smell changes as we age which affects our taste.

January 20, 2023
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I do wash my mouth out, but nothing tastes as sharp to me anymore, plus my mouth stays dry. I sip on water all the time or hard candy like butterscotch.

August 28, 2015
A MyCOPDTeam Member

As I understand it, it is quite common for us with COPD to have diminished taste and smell, so another great effect of the disease that just keeps on giving. I could have misunderstood what I read, but I'm pretty sure it's @A MyCOPDTeam Member

November 12, 2023

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