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Had Breathlessness, Felt Like A Stroke. Smelling Something Burning, A Sign Of Stroke?
Question: My husband said yesterday that he had a hard time breathing, he said he might had a stroke, but he ignored it, and this morning he said he kept smelling burnt toast. Is smelling burnt toast or something burning really a sign of stroke?
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Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath followed by altered smell sensation like smelling of burnt toast might be a symptom of stroke as brain ischemia stimulates different parts of brain causing parosmia.
You should not ignore his symptoms as they do need a medical attention. Do consult your physician for an early diagnosis and treatment.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath followed by altered smell sensation like smelling of burnt toast might be a symptom of stroke as brain ischemia stimulates different parts of brain causing parosmia.
You should not ignore his symptoms as they do need a medical attention. Do consult your physician for an early diagnosis and treatment.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
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