What can Cause a False Olfactory Sensation? Posted: 08-21-06 18:43pm
I smell cigarette smoke almost constantly.
This has been going on for 10 days. Two
years ago I experienced the same thing -
it went away after about a month.
No one smokes in my home or at my job or
in my car.
I haven't made any recent changes in diet,
medicines, makeup, etc. I don't wear
perfumes or use scented laundry products,
etc because I am highly sensitive to
smell.
Any ideas of cause or cure?
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Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders Answer A1400 Posted: 08-29-06 06:23am
If you are experiencing a false olfactory
(smell) sensation, you can consult an ENT
first and then you may need an expert
opinion from a neurologist. The problem
can either originate in the nose or in the
brain.
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