Question 1

i have been smelling exhaust fumes since last night that nobody else around me can smell and this morning i woke up with a migraine. ive been getting migraines since i was five years old, but they come more frequent, about 1-3/mo. im 37/f?

Accepted Answer

: The smell that others cannot perceive may be the aura before the migraine. Auras are not uncommon.
For info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/migraine-with-aura/symptoms-causes/syc-20352072#:~:text=Migraine%20with%20aura%20(also%20called,in%20your%20hand%20or%20face.

Question 2

i keep smelling exhaust fume-like smell everywhere i go. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are the only one who is smelling exhaust fumes, then this might be a sign of a chronic nasal / sinus infection. Rarely, this could be caused by and adverse effect of a medication, migraine headaches that occur without pain, or even more rarely, a stroke. See your doctor to evaluate these possibilities.

Question 3

around feb.2,2014 i was smelling exhaust fumes. i never followed up w/ dr due to it went away after 1mth. now it has came back.could i have a tumor?

Accepted Answer

Olfactory aura: Distortions of your ability to smell can be seen with migraine headaches.  Please see this link:
http://www.migraine-aura.com/content/e27891/e27265/e26585/e26871/index_en.html  Could also be something wrong in your sinuses.  See an ENT first then a neurologist.

Question 4

why do i keep smelling exhaust fumes?

Accepted Answer

Some possibilities: One who keeps smelling exhaust fumes, as a new symptom, can look into several possibilities. A primary care doctor can evaluate, and then an ENT doctor and a neurologist can help. Possibilities include the real presence of exhaust fumes or burning material (fire hazard!), other chemicals with that odor, sinus problems or infections, hypersensitive odor receptors or other neurologic problems, etc..

Question 5

is it possible to die of exhaust fumes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The major toxin in exhaust fumes is carbon monoxide which is highly toxic to humans.

Question 6

i have relapsing remitting ms.  i have been smelling exhaust fumes, even when no vehicles are present.  is this characteristic of ms?

Accepted Answer

Commentary: The foul smells are not specific in any way for MS, but could be auras for partial complex seizures, but more likely represents nasal and sinus problems.  Best to have your doctor assess these issues.

Question 7

i have been smelling exhaust fumes everywhere i go. it is so strong that it gives me a headache even nauseous. what can this be? how does it go away?

Accepted Answer

Dysosmia: That is the term used for an abnormal smell that isn&#x27;t actually present. This could indicate that there is a nasal or sinus problem. However, this could indicate that there is a neurologic issue that needs to be evaluated. You would be best to start with your primary doctor and then consider seeing an ENT  and neurologist.

Question 8

could you get carbon monoxide and poisoned if you are in a car behind another car that's on with a very bad exhaust fumes

Accepted Answer

In an enclosed place: Outdoors, it is unlikely to happen. In an enclosed place, such as a garage (or if you run your engine while fully encased in snow), it is more likely to happen. Outdoors, the air is flowing and the wind is blowing, so the concentration of carbon monoxide gets diluted before it reaches your nose. Remember, carbon monoxide has no odor. It has no odor at all. The exhaust odor is other chemicals.

Question 9

what would make me feel weak and nauseated. also i feel hot internally ever since i felt overheated and sick from exhaust fumes while working?

Accepted Answer

Exhaust fumes: You should bring this to the attention of your boss. Surely she/he would send you to a doctor who will care for you.

Please let me know what is found.

Question 10

9w pregnant. was loading something in car w/ engine running outdoors in open air, noticed exhaust fumes while loading car. exposed 3-5 minutes to this exhaust while outside of car. i few so stupid for not shutting car off. did i harm my baby?

Accepted Answer

No: Do not worry, the exposure to exhaust gases in the open will not do you or your baby harm.
Take prenatal vitamins.
Participate in regular antenatal care.
Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

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I have been smelling exhaust fumes since last night that nobody else around me can smell and this morning i woke up with a migraine. ive been getting migraines since i was five years old, but they come more frequent, about 1-3/mo. im 37/f?

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I keep smelling exhaust fume-like smell everywhere i go. should i be worried?

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Around feb.2,2014 i was smelling exhaust fumes. i never followed up w/ dr due to it went away after 1mth. now it has came back.could i have a tumor?

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Why do i keep smelling exhaust fumes?

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Is it possible to die of exhaust fumes?

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I have relapsing remitting ms. i have been smelling exhaust fumes, even when no vehicles are present. is this characteristic of ms?

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I have been smelling exhaust fumes everywhere i go. it is so strong that it gives me a headache even nauseous. what can this be? how does it go away?

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Could you get carbon monoxide and poisoned if you are in a car behind another car that's on with a very bad exhaust fumes

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What would make me feel weak and nauseated. also i feel hot internally ever since i felt overheated and sick from exhaust fumes while working?

A member asked:

9w pregnant. was loading something in car w/ engine running outdoors in open air, noticed exhaust fumes while loading car. exposed 3-5 minutes to this exhaust while outside of car. i few so stupid for not shutting car off. did i harm my baby?

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