A member asked:

Occasionally i get an odd smell in my nose, like burning hair. had sinusitis recently, just finished z-pack. used nasal decongestants, expectorant. recently started on wellbutrin, and i read that phantom smells might be sign of a seizure disorder?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Smells: the most common reason would be a sinus infection. Not a sign of impending seizure.Check with an ENT expert.

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/8/2018

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A member asked:

Occasionally i get an odd smell in my nose, like burning hair. had sinusitis recently, just finished z-pack. used nasal decongestants, expectorant. recently started on wellbutrin, and i read that phantom smells might be sign of a seizure disorder?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

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