A member asked:

Can an individual smell dead people?, at random times, i seem to get a strong, weird scent which lasts only 4-5 minutes. i'm puzzled, what is this

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Phantosmia: Smelling something that is not there is phantosmia. This can come from minor things like sinusitis, to other things like seizures and brain tumors. This can also occur with migraines. I would see your doctor and let them check you and do some tests, if they think that is appropriate.

Answered 12/21/2014

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