How can I get rid of swollen taste buds?
When swollen taste buds aren’t linked to another underlying condition, your symptoms should go away on their own in a few days. But if another health condition causes swollen taste buds, you can get rid of them by treating the underlying issue.
For example, if allergies cause swollen taste buds, avoid the food or medication that triggered your symptoms. If your taste buds tend to swell when you have acid reflux, take antacids, proton-pump inhibitors or H2-receptor blockers to ease discomfort.
If swollen taste buds last longer than two weeks and you’re not sure what caused the inflammation, talk to a healthcare provider. You might need treatment.
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How can I ease my symptoms?
While you wait for the inflammation to go down, there are things you can do to soothe your swollen taste buds:
- Rinse your mouth with warm saltwater twice a day.
- Pop an ice cube in your mouth and press it against your tongue until it melts.
- Eat soft, cool, bland foods.
