You might also experience dry mouth because your mouth produces less saliva as you age. Sensitivity to the five tastes (sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami) typically declines after age 60. Did you know that most people have about 10,000 taste buds? According to MedlinePlus, this number decreases as you age, and each taste bud that remains also begins to shrink.
That said, many other factors can cause a loss of taste, like cigarette smoking and increased age.
If you're experiencing a sudden loss of taste alongside other COVID-19 symptoms, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has listed the new loss of taste and smell as a symptom of COVID-19. Recently, if you've heard about people losing their sense of taste, it's most likely related to COVID-19.
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