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What Does An Altered Sense Of Smell Indicate?
Why do I smell something burning and/or cigarette smoke for the last 2-3 days when there s nothing near me that would give off that smell? The best description that I can find of what I m experiencing is called Phantosmia. I m a 28 year old male who s physically fit and healthy. I don t have a history of seizures, nor does anyone in my family.
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Changes in smelling sensation started in the last couple of days is due to:
- upper respiratory infection (most probably virus)
- exposure to fumes or polluted air recently
I advise to:
- clean your nostrils carefully with warm water
- use saline solution to clean
I'm sure it will go away in a few days. If not, get checked by ENT specialist first.
All the best.
I understand your concern.
Changes in smelling sensation started in the last couple of days is due to:
- upper respiratory infection (most probably virus)
- exposure to fumes or polluted air recently
I advise to:
- clean your nostrils carefully with warm water
- use saline solution to clean
I'm sure it will go away in a few days. If not, get checked by ENT specialist first.
All the best.
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