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Does experiencing phantom smells cause brain damage?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic
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Neurology 54 years experience
No, but: The phantom smells may be due to problems within the olfactory apparatus within the brain. Talk to your doctor about this. However, may represent benign sinus issues.
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