The most basic type of capo consists of a rubber-coated bar to clamp the strings, and a rubber or elastic band that wraps around the neck to hold it securely. These are small and inexpensive, but require two hands to put on or move around the neck.
1 This may be due to a degeneration of the nerve cells which control smell, together with a loss of sensitivity in oneâs taste buds. 2  Men, regardless of age have a lower ability to distinguish between odors.  Smoking causes damage to the nasal membranes and reduces one's ability to identify odors.
Other factors that may cause taste change include: 1  A dry mouth. 2  Loss of smell. Much of what is thought of as taste is actually smell. 3  Minor infections, such as a cold or flu.  Cigarette smoking or the use of smokeless (spit) 1  tobacco. Medicine or surgery.