Why do I smell when I come in from outside?
What are environmental odors? Many substances in the environment can produce odors. You typically smell these odors when you are outdoors and sometimes when you are indoors with your windows open. You may smell and react to certain chemicals in the air before they are at harmful levels.
What might the strange smell indicate?
Brief episodes of phantom smells or phantosmia — smelling something that’s not there — can be triggered by temporal lobe seizures, epilepsy, or head trauma. Phantosmia is also associated with Alzheimer’s and occasionally with the onset of a migraine.
Why do I smell a weird smell in my house?
Musty and Dusty A musty or dusty smell is often a sign of mold or mildew, especially in humid or moisture-prone environments like the basement, laundry room, kitchen, or bathroom. Mold and mildew can create severe respiratory problems and can exacerbate allergies and asthma in sensitive individuals.
Why does my house have a strong sulfur smell?
If you’ve noticed a sulfur smell in the house, mild or strong, it could indicate a gas leak or any number of other problems. Get your action plan here.
Why do I have a mouse smell in my house?
Unfortunately, this smell can be produced by any member of the rodent family (mice, rats, etc.) that may have found its way into your walls, attic or crawlspaces and died. So, if you’re experiencing a smell of this nature in your home, it’s hard to say with certainty the culprit is a mouse without visual confirmation.
Can a small gas leak cause a sulfur smell?
A small gas leak could create the occasional foul odor you’re noticing, so don’t take any chances. Any time you notice a sulfur smell, suspect a gas leak first. The utility company or fire department will come right out and test your home.
How are smells registered in the olfactory system?
These representations are registered by the brain as a particular smell. Smells reach the olfactory sensory neurons through two pathways. The first pathway is through your nostrils. The second pathway is through a channel that connects the roof of the throat to the nose.