Treatments

Smell and Taste Disturbance Treatments

Treatment of smell and taste disturbances generally involves addressing the underlying condition causing the disturbance. Often, smell and taste can be restored.

Treatments may involve:

• Medications to relieve allergies or rhinitis
• Medications to resolve dry mouth
• Changing medications that are causing disturbances
• Surgery to remove polyps or tumors
• Repairing diseased teeth
• Quitting smoking
• Quitting illegal drugs