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What Does An Altered Sense Of Smell?

Hello, I have been smelling a car exhaust smell for days. Nobody else smells it but me and it is very strong. It has been causing headache and upset stomach. The smell is overwhelming and nothing seems to help. This has been going on for a few months now. It seemed to have subsided over the last few weeks, but now it is back, stronger than ever. The smell is constant, both inside and outside of the house.
Fri, 6 Oct 2017
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of altered sense of smell which could be due to oral infection, nerve dysfunction like glossopharyngeal and could be due to side effects of certain medications. The symptoms can also occur due to high fever. I would suggest you to maintain proper oral hygiene and use oral corticosteroids as well because if it's due to any allergy it will resume back taste.

- Take diet rich in zinc supplements as that will recover taste.

You should visit neurologist once as well and take medications which lower down autoimmune or nervous system disorder if it is due to nerve dysfunction. Drink plenty of water and fluids. Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Does An Altered Sense Of Smell?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of altered sense of smell which could be due to oral infection, nerve dysfunction like glossopharyngeal and could be due to side effects of certain medications. The symptoms can also occur due to high fever. I would suggest you to maintain proper oral hygiene and use oral corticosteroids as well because if it s due to any allergy it will resume back taste. - Take diet rich in zinc supplements as that will recover taste. You should visit neurologist once as well and take medications which lower down autoimmune or nervous system disorder if it is due to nerve dysfunction. Drink plenty of water and fluids. Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari