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What Causes Constant Smelling Exhaust Fumes?
During the last couple of days I smell diesel fume exhaust everywhere I go. I first noticed it at work and thought a truck was nearby and the fumes were entering the building. When I went home from work I continued to smell the fumes. When I woke up during the night, I again smelled the fumes. While at work again today, the smell came back in various places. I asked a coworker if she could smell them. She did not. I went to a luncheon miles away at a hotel and again, the smells came. What in the world could this be?
Wed, 28 Oct 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are experiencing constant smelling exhaust fumes which could be due to - First there is possibility of allergic reaction from any external allergen like food ,cosmetic and pollen's. Secondly there can be possibility of condition known as olfactory hallucination. Phantosmia may occur after a head injury or upper respiratory infection. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist or otolaryngologist . Doctor may order throat swab test , blood test , nasal endoscopy or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotic course along with other treatment depending upon the diagnosis . For now do warm saline gargles and take benadryl twice a day .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are experiencing constant smelling exhaust fumes which could be due to - First there is possibility of allergic reaction from any external allergen like food ,cosmetic and pollen's. Secondly there can be possibility of condition known as olfactory hallucination. Phantosmia may occur after a head injury or upper respiratory infection. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist or otolaryngologist . Doctor may order throat swab test , blood test , nasal endoscopy or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotic course along with other treatment depending upon the diagnosis . For now do warm saline gargles and take benadryl twice a day .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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