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Altered taste sensations among tobacco and alcohol users—A comparative study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Alteration of taste leads to changes in dietary habits with systemic consequences. Tobacco and alcohol users are known to have altered taste sensations (TS). Here, we ascertain the pattern of altered TS in tobacco and alcohol users in our institution. Materials and Methods: Four groups: Group A (no habits, n = 25), Group B (smokers and alcohol users, n = 25), Group C (smokers, alcohol, and tobacco chewers, n = 25), and Group D (alcohol users with tobacco chewing, n = 25). Taste strips for sweet, salt, sour, and bitter at four concentrations were used to ascertain the taste threshold as and high (1) to low (4). Data collected were analysed by Chi-square test in SPSS v. 16.0. Results: = 0.005) was significantly increased. Conclusion: Our study shows that tobacco and alcohol adversely affect the sour and bitter threshold.

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

DOI: 10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_107_24

Authors: K Gnanambigai, Elizabeth Joshua, Uma Devi K. Rao, K Ranganathan

Institution: Ragas Dental College & Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4411779673

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