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I have a strange smell in my nose and wonder if it could be a chemical sensitivity. it seems to be triggered by smells (exhaust) and lingers for weeks?
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Chemical not likely: The most likely reason for a persistent strange smell is a chronic sinus infection. Less likely are injuries to the olfactory nerves. Chemical sensitivity is not likely.
Answered 3/23/2019
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