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Hi. I can smell burnt toast but there isn t any food cooked around. It s a sweet, almost caramel smell too. It happens late at night as I go to sleep as well as first thing in the morning. I m no longer over weight + am getting healthy. I ran a Half marathon last Sunday + run 5 miles 3 times a week. Should I be worried? - this has started 2 days ago.
Altered smell sensation can occur due to neurological disorders, sinusitis, nasal tumor or surgery etc. I suggest you to consult your ENT specialist at the earliest.
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Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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What Causes Altered Sense Of Smell?
Hello, Altered smell sensation can occur due to neurological disorders, sinusitis, nasal tumor or surgery etc. I suggest you to consult your ENT specialist at the earliest. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist