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What Causes Increased Sense Of Smell?

I have resently had an increased sense of smell - even smelling things that aren t there - I take zertec for allergies and I m 65 ... The increase in smell is harsh and I feel like I m coming down with a cold, but somehow different, I haven t had a cold in 20 + years ... I ve had the flu shot ... any help here
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
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Well come to HCM
This is not because of any disease but this could be due to your sensitivity but some time this could be functional condition and this is nothing to worry, stop paying attention, and stop worrying, in few days this would be fine, hope this information helps, take care.
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What Causes Increased Sense Of Smell?

HI Well come to HCM This is not because of any disease but this could be due to your sensitivity but some time this could be functional condition and this is nothing to worry, stop paying attention, and stop worrying, in few days this would be fine, hope this information helps, take care.