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What does it mean when you are smelling things all the time that are not there ? every where you go...ie gas fumes

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Olfactory: This is sometimes termed "olfactory hallucination" and can be indicative of a migraine.

Answered 11/26/2014

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Fixation, fear(s): quite possible. All interpretation(s) of senses are in brain/mind, not the nerve impulses coming up from our body (e.g. nose, etc.). Our mind is constantly working to make sense of issues & protect us from danger(s); always looking for patterns which fit both external clues & multiple internal concerns/memories, thus suggestible, a reflection of intelligence; may also be mislead, esp. short term.

Answered 11/27/2014

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It could be neurolog: I would advise you discuss this with your physicians. It could be neurologic like an olefactory (That means relating to the nose) issue - even whether your are smelling this related to how the brain perceives smells.

Answered 11/27/2014

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