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What Causes Cigarette Smell In The Nose Throughout The Day?

Hi, my question is this: For the last month or so I smell cigarette smoke all day long every where. My husband and I don t smoke, my work environment is totally smoke free. I can smell other scents, but when I breathe I smell smoke. I have a strong sense of smell and this is really bothering me. Any idea why this is happening?
Tue, 23 Aug 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have cigarette smell in the nose throughout the day which is known as Phantosmia which occurs mainly due to olfactory hallucinations. Another possible cause is you could be troubled with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. here can be many reasons for this condition like acid reflux , poor oral hygiene , oral infection like gingivitis , sinusitis , nervous system dysfunction and bowel obstruction. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination and diagnosis and then start treatment accordingly if your symptoms keeps on persisting. Doctor may order endoscopy or can go for barium swallow study. Doctor may refer you to oral pathologist or ENT specialist . As of now you should start gargling with a flavoured mouthwash twice a day.You should chew flavored sugarfree chewing gum.Do warm saline gargles twice a day.Limit the intake of high aroma foods like onion and garlic.Drink plenty of water and maintain a good oral hygiene.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Cigarette Smell In The Nose Throughout The Day?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have cigarette smell in the nose throughout the day which is known as Phantosmia which occurs mainly due to olfactory hallucinations. Another possible cause is you could be troubled with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. here can be many reasons for this condition like acid reflux , poor oral hygiene , oral infection like gingivitis , sinusitis , nervous system dysfunction and bowel obstruction. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination and diagnosis and then start treatment accordingly if your symptoms keeps on persisting. Doctor may order endoscopy or can go for barium swallow study. Doctor may refer you to oral pathologist or ENT specialist . As of now you should start gargling with a flavoured mouthwash twice a day.You should chew flavored sugarfree chewing gum.Do warm saline gargles twice a day.Limit the intake of high aroma foods like onion and garlic.Drink plenty of water and maintain a good oral hygiene. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari