Phantosmia (pronounced “fan–TAAZ–mee–uh”) is a condition that causes you to detect smells that aren’t actually present in your environment (phantom smells). These odors may be …

2023年12月21日 · Phantosmia is when a person smells something that is not actually there. The smells vary between individuals but are usually unpleasant, such as burnt toast, metallic, or …

2023年10月12日 · Have you ever noticed smells that no one else around you can? Your nose isn’t playing tricks on you. You may have a smell disorder called phantosmia.

2024年6月5日 · What causes olfactory hallucinations? An olfactory hallucination, known as phantosmia, makes you detect smells that aren't in your environment. The odors you notice in …

2023年4月10日 · But at other times, it could be parosmia, meaning you are more sensitive to a smell that doesn’t bother other people. When this occurs, the odor is usually described as …

2024年9月9日 · Phantosmia, also known as an olfactory hallucination or "phantom smells," occurs when you smell odors that are not there. The perceived odors may be constant or come and …

2023年2月16日 · Smelling an odor that might not be real? It could be phantosmia. Learn more about this condition, including when it could indicate something serious.

Unpleasant phantosmia, cacosmia, is more common and is often described as smelling something that is burned, foul, spoiled, or rotten. [3] . Experiencing occasional phantom smells …

For some people, normally pleasant tastes or smells may become unpleasant. Treatments for smell and taste disorders often include treating the underlying cause. Smell and taste …

If they can’t smell the odor, or identify it incorrectly, it could indicate a smell disorder or an impaired ability to smell. Diagnosis by a doctor is important to identify and treat the underlying …