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Smelling Cigarette Smoke (Phantosmia): What could it mean?
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I am 41 yrs old and not taking any medication. The symptoms leading up to the smoke smell are kinda hard to put into words. But if my head gets below my heart or when I go to lay down in bed I hear/feel blood pumping in my ears. Sometimes it will be so intense it takes over everything for the few seconds it's present. Went to an ENT and they did a scope in my nose, sent me for a MRI with dye contrast that came back normal. Now my right eyelid has a really annoying twitch/flutter. Then here about 2 days ago I started smelling smoke, to the point I'm coughing quite often because my lungs feel like they are filling up with smoke.
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When I had severe acid reflux I smelled smoke when I would lie down. Still happens if I am not careful of my diet.
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It’s not your nose, it’s your brain not getting the message. It’s called “phantom” smell.” Generally when you lose your sense of smell, then taste is soon to follow. It’s one of the many symptoms of SS.