Phantosmia is a condition that causes you to smell odors that aren’t actually present. When this happens, it’s sometimes called an olfactory hallucination.
The types of odors people smell vary from person to person. Some might notice the odor in just one nostril, while others have it in both. The odor may come and go, or it may be constant.
Phantosmia is a condition that causes you to smell odors that aren’t actually present. When this happens, it’s sometimes called an olfactory hallucination.
The types of odors people smell vary from person to person. Some might notice the odor in just one nostril, while others have it in both. The odor may come and go, or it may be constant.
Phantosmia due to a cold, sinus infection, or respiratory infection should go away on its own once the illness clears up.
Treating neurological causes of phantosmia are more complicated, and there are many options, depending on the type of condition and its location (for example, in the case of a tumor or neuroblastoma). Your doctor will help you come up with a treatment plan that works best for your condition and lifestyle.
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