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What Causes Unusual Smell In Nose?

I have been smelling exhaust fume odors in my nose for the past two days - it has happened before, although not frequently, but this is the worst episode yet. It s pretty much constant, although stronger at some times than others. My eyes and throat are a little irritated and I feel a little dizzy at times. I have no disorientation or confusion. I wondered about CO in my house but that is unlikely - I have three cats and they would be a whole lot sicker than I am if that were the case. I did scatter mothballs in my cellar to repel insects and can smell it through the furnace vents but it s not extremely strong. I do know that sometimes this is related to GERD. And it could possibly be olfactory phantosmia. I am 58 years old, female, 5 feet 2 inches, smoker, non-drinker, non-drug user, moderately physically active, a few pounds overweight but generally in good health. No history of neurological disease, seizures, Parkinson s etc. Family history of stroke/heart disease (pretty much self-induced via heavy drinking/smoking). This is annoying at best and rather alarming when I think about it for any length of time...any information would be greatly appreciated!
Wed, 30 Dec 2015
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after going through your elaborate history. to me it appears to be psychological problem.you can take counseling from clinical psychologist. you have given points for differential diagnosis. from it olfactory phantosmia is reasonably justified.
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What Causes Unusual Smell In Nose?

after going through your elaborate history. to me it appears to be psychological problem.you can take counseling from clinical psychologist. you have given points for differential diagnosis. from it olfactory phantosmia is reasonably justified.