Symptoms Of Polyps In The Nose (Nasal Polyps)

Loss Of Sense Of Taste

One of the more unusual symptoms of chronic sinusitis occurring alongside nasal polyps is a loss of the sense of taste. This doesn't tend to be permanent, but it can be confusing and potentially alarming. The reasoning behind the taste loss is the senses of smell and taste are intrinsically linked. When the nose is having trouble taking in and interpreting scents, individuals aren't able to taste foods as fully. The medical term for a decreased sense of taste is hypogeusia. If an individual completely loses their sense of taste, the medical term is ageusia. Loss of taste isn't always related to problems with the sense of smell. Some medications can decrease a patient's sense of taste as a side effect. In addition, it's normal for individuals to lose some taste bud sensitivity as they age, so elderly individuals might find they are no longer able to taste food as well as they used to. When the loss of taste is related to a loss of smell, individuals are likely to notice their nose is often stuffy or difficult to breathe through.

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