Spontaneous Resolution of Dysgeusia

Perceived taste disturbance in adults: prevalence and association with oral and psychological factors and medication

“…Individuals with perceived taste disturbances had high levels of anxiety, depression, and stress that commonly are found in other studies of chronically ill patients [18,26]. This study supports earlier studies in which depressed patients frequently report taste disorders [8,20], and stress is found to increase sensitivity selectively to saccharin's bitterness [9]. We confirm earlier findings that individuals with oral complaints often suffer from psychological distress [6].…”

The association between changes of gustatory function and changes of salivary parameters: A pilot study

“…with an average duration of 10 months and mood state (evaluated by BDI scores) related to resolution rates. 13 In the present study, we found that Δ BDI scores were positively correlated with Δ taste disorder symptom ratings, ie, when taste disorder symptoms improved, patients' depressive symptoms also improved and vice versa. This suggests that, psychotherapy might help these patients to feel better, without necessarily improving their gustatory sensitivity.…”

“…Qualitative taste disorders which can only be diagnosed by self‐report 34 do not have to coexist with quantitative taste disorders and for quantitative taste disorders, many individuals do not even notice their taste deficiency 35 . A study on 48 patients with qualitative dysgeusia showed that two thirds experienced spontaneous resolution of the dysgeusia (evaluated by self‐ratings), with an average duration of 10 months and mood state (evaluated by BDI scores) related to resolution rates 13 . In the present study, we found that Δ BDI scores were positively correlated with Δ taste disorder symptom ratings, ie, when taste disorder symptoms improved, patients’ depressive symptoms also improved and vice versa.…”

Chemosensory Function and Dysfunction

“…Among 48 patients with dysgeusia, two-thirds had a spontaneous resolution, with an average timeframe of 10 months after diagnosis (Deems et al, 1996). These findings indicate that taste disorders may have a better prognosis than was previously thought.…”