While many cases of phantosmia are benign or temporary, you should seek medical evaluation if : The phantom smell is persistent or worsening It interferes with daily life or sleep Its accompanied by other symptoms, such as: Headaches or seizures Memory loss or confusion Mood changes or hallucinations in other senses Loss of appetite or nausea triggered by the smell Youve recently had a head injury The smell suggests something burning, chemical, or dangerous, and recurs in the absence of an actual source A neurologist or ENT specialist (ear, nose, and throat doctor) can help determine the cause through exams, imaging (MRI/CT), or smell tests
A cigarette after lunch, one during a drive, maybe another later in the evening
The most plausible explanations for the observed changes in smoking prevalence since 2019/20 are: (i) growing use of ECs is resulting in increased quitting smoking among people who smoke and/or reduced uptake if young people substitute vaping for smoking
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Watch sodium intake to manage fluid retention and bloating: Quitting smoking may temporarily alter kidney function, contributing to water retention