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What does it mean if you havnt seen someone for ages but yet there smell is as they were next to you?

Phantomsmia. This is a medical term referred to as a hallucination of a smell. The most common cause of phantosmia is due to damage or abnormalities in the smell nerves.

Some other causes of _phantosmia_ are:

- sinus infections

- nasal allergies or congestion

- head injury

- brain tumor

- exposure to certain chemicals, including pesticides, solvents, and heavy metals

- some medications, including antibiotics, antidepressants, and decongestants.

Phantomsmia can be a frustrating and sometimes debilitating condition. There may not always be an underlying cause that can be treated. For this reason, treatments are based on managing the symptoms.

There are various home remedies to try in order to alleviate the symptoms. Some home remedies are:

- saline nasal spray

- nasal irrigation

- steam inhalation

- acupuncture

- meditation

If symptoms are severe or do not improve with home management, it may be necessary to seek medical treatment.