Smell which doesn't exist

[guyfawkes]

Hi

Sometimes I can smell something like smoke which nobody else can...

It happens occasionally.

What could this be?

Thanks

AGE 15 MALE

[guyfawkes]

Hi

Its not that it is badly annoying but its the smell is not really stopping.
I don't mind it about it much, whats the worst that could happen?

Thanks

[guyfawkes]

Ok I will do a steam inhalation

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

If the sensation is occasional and is not troublesome, you can wait and watch to see if it will resolve. However, if it worsens then you can consult your doctor for an evaluation. In the meantime practice good breathing exercises, humidify your room and do steam inhalations.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[guyfawkes]

Thanks for help.

The smell has occurred for a long time, but do you really think its necessary to see a doctor?

Only other symptom is 2 small bone-like lumps on the back of head which the doctor said was ok...

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

Any infection or blockage in your nose can cause you to smell something that is not there.

Your symptoms could be due to olfactory hallucinations. Phantosmia most often occurs as a result of a head injury or upper respiratory infection. It can also be caused by temporal lobe seizures, sinusitis, brain tumors, migraine, Parkinson's disease and stroke. If your symptoms persist, please consult your GP for a neurological assessment. He may then refer you to a neurologist if needed.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[guyfawkes]

OK, thanks, nothing to worry about then?

I happen like once a week

[amr100]

The most common reason that someone experiences these sensations is due to sinusitis or an infection in the sinus cavity.

[guyfawkes]

Any ideas pls