Why do I Lose my sense of taste when I have a cold?

Why do I Lose my sense of taste when I have a cold?
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We lose our sense of taste during cold because flavors are actually smells. We cant taste because our nose is blocked so we cant smell the flavors.Hope this helps..............
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