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Smell in nose ammonia only once in awhile after extreme cardio workout all blood work normal would could it be?

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Burning of fat: The smell of ammonia may represent burning of fat due to exercise. It is not abnormal and given the rest of your history, you should keep up with the exercise. You may wish to do more aerobic exercises.

Answered 3/13/2014

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