Q: Which doctor must I consult for Phantosmia?
A: You should consult a family physician who will take your medical history and based on the symptoms will recommend you to a specialist ENT doctor, an otolaryngologist.
Q: Is it common to experience Phantom smells?
A: Experiencing phantom smells is a rare condition that accounts for 0.8%–25% of the population.
Q: Does Phantosmia predict Parkinson’s disease?
A: No, phantosmia is a symptom and does not predict Parkinson’s disease. There are numerous causes of phantosmia. Parkinson’s disease is only one of them.
Q: Is Phantosmia a genetic disease?
A: Recent research has linked the presence of the BDNF met allele with phantosmia. The BDNF gene controls the development and function of nerves and nerve signaling.
Q: What is Idiopathic Phantosmia?
A: Idiopathic phantosmia are symptoms that are present for nearly 5 years and then spontaneously cease to exist.
Q: Does smelling smoke indicate a stroke?
A: No, smelling smoke does not indicate a stroke. Phantosmia is a rare condition where you experience undesired odors, one of them is to smell smoke.
Q: How can you be free of Phantosmia?
A: If you anesthetize the olfactory neurons or surgically remove or disconnect the connection between the nerves and the olfactory bulb, you will stop sensing the perceived odors.
