Why would an individual who has an upper respiratory infection with nasal congestion have difficulty sensing smell and taste? A1 A4
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Step 1: When an individual has an upper respiratory infection with nasal congestion, the nasal passages become inflamed and swollen, which can block the flow of air and mucus through the nose. Show more…
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