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What Causes Olfactory Hallucination?

I smell paint, but there is no source... Why do I smell this paint-like smell? I can smell paint where ever I go. I haven t been painting recently, nor been near any paint projects. The thing is, it is always strong and no matter where I go, it stays the same, so I think it s on me. I ve checked for paint and washed myself, but there are no signs of it. It would help if someone could explain this chemical smell.
Mon, 4 Sep 2017
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Dear user
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. Olfactory halucinations or 'Phantosmia' is the medical term for an imaginary odour (phantom smell). Most phantom smells go away in time and are not caused by anything serious. But, for the patient it could cause distress and anxiety.

Causes include nasal infection, nasal polyps, migraine, dental problems, exposure to certain chemicals etc. You can talk to your doctor regarding this. But there is no need to be panic.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://yyyyy.gl/yyyyyyyy. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
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What Causes Olfactory Hallucination?

Dear user Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Olfactory halucinations or Phantosmia is the medical term for an imaginary odour (phantom smell). Most phantom smells go away in time and are not caused by anything serious. But, for the patient it could cause distress and anxiety. Causes include nasal infection, nasal polyps, migraine, dental problems, exposure to certain chemicals etc. You can talk to your doctor regarding this. But there is no need to be panic. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://yyyyy.gl/yyyyyyyy. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.