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i lost smell vs i lost taste

Both phrases are correct, but they refer to different senses. 'I lost smell' indicates the loss of the sense of smell, while 'I lost taste' indicates the loss of the sense of taste. These phrases are not interchangeable as they describe distinct sensory experiences.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 661 views

i lost smell

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the loss of the sense of smell.

This phrase is used to express the experience of no longer being able to smell due to various reasons, such as illness or injury.

Examples:

  • After the accident, I lost my sense of smell.
  • COVID-19 can cause some people to lose their sense of smell.
  • She realized she had lost her sense of smell when she couldn't smell the flowers anymore.
  • I have been lost this sense ten years ago , I was in flu then i get some camphor and put it inside the nose then little by little i lost smell smell sense is there any ...
  • Feb 4, 2016 ... Accident 2013 ,,,, I lost smell and taste sorta. The smell of fresh coffee in the morning and baked fresh cookies,,, or even popcorn . I miss smells ...
  • Apr 3, 2014 ... I lost smell, my memory is terrible, sex, and dexterity. I sometimes can remember how to spell words I have used for ever.(I just had to look up ...
  • Aug 12, 2010 ... The nose is blocked all the time, I lost smell, nothing can open it. There is some nasty taste like metal, but without any pain, the mucus is thin ...

Alternatives:

  • I can't smell anything.
  • I have no sense of smell.
  • My sense of smell is gone.
  • I can't detect any smells.

i lost taste

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the loss of the sense of taste.

This phrase is used to convey the experience of no longer being able to taste flavors due to various reasons, such as illness or medication.

Examples:

  • Due to the cold, I have lost my sense of taste.
  • Chemotherapy can cause patients to lose their sense of taste.
  • He realized he had lost his sense of taste when he couldn't taste the food anymore.
  • Feb 17, 2012 ... i took lamisil for 2 wks, stopped after only 2 wjks, as i lost taste, its been a mo. and my taste buds have NOT ret'd this is horrible, how long witll it ...
  • Feb 13, 2015 ... My hypo symptoms had become so severe I lost taste and smell completely, could not sleep at all without meds, my muscles in my feet and ...
  • Feb 14, 2011 ... Yes it must be awful, though not insupportable. After a bump to the head some years ago I lost taste & smell on my left side. It only lasted about ...
  • Jan 31, 2016 ... Since I lost taste (for 2 weeks, so far) I have read many postings about the nasal Zicam. I used the "Quick Melts". I really can't taste except sour, ...

Alternatives:

  • I can't taste anything.
  • I have no sense of taste.
  • My sense of taste is gone.
  • I can't detect any flavors.

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