5. Loss of Taste and Smell
When you are infected with the rhinovirus it can cause your nasal passages to be clogged up. Many people may or may not realize exactly how much their sense of smell really affects their sense of taste. When your nasal passages are inflamed and clogged up, it can be quite difficult to smell anything. When you cannot smell anything your sense of taste is affected as well.
This means that when you are suffering from rhinovirus you may not feel like eating or drinking much because nothing tastes very good. Not eating or drinking enough can actually make your symptoms worse as your body needs nutrients in order to fight off the infection and get better. It is especially important to make sure that you are drinking enough fluids. If you are not drinking enough your body can become dehydrated quite quickly. This can cause further complications from the cold.