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5 year old suddenly super sensitive to smells, eg banana, perfume, air outside. what could this be?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Smell sensitive: Your child may have developed an allergy or some kind of neurlogical disorder. See a pediatric neurologist and/or a pediatric allergist.

Answered 10/16/2014

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A member asked:

5 year old suddenly super sensitive to smells, eg banana, perfume, air outside. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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