I did speak to my doctor after I first started experiencing the bad smells, because although I don't normally experience depression, I was in bed for at least a week when this began. I am longing for the day when I can tuck into a pain au chocolat again to celebrate the weekend. The authors state that they have no Conflict of Interest (COI). . Im having the same issue. The only soft drink that taste normal is Dr Pepper, and iced tea. Now, I'll bring something to the table that tastes good for me, and someone on my team might say, "Honestly, that's terrible. All rights reserved. While she's grateful to be healthy, she says, it's "a bizarre reminder" of her COVID-19 experience. There's not much enjoyment in these days of lockdown and pandemic. To me the drink was a stink bomb in my mouth and up my nose. Registered in England and Wales. Hopefully I'll also be able to give someone else a little inspiration. //