Generally, chemical fumes such as cleaners and gasoline are those most likely to induce a migraine attack.
During amigraine, many odors can be bothersome.
What Is Osmophobia?
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During a migraine, you may experience an aversion to smells that you regard as unpleasant.
This could be due to a physiological cause, a psychological one, or a combination of the two.
When it is psychological, it is referred to as osmophobia.
This can manifest with physiological symptoms such as anxiety and migraine.
Hyperosmia and osmophobia can work together to induce a migraine attack.
Because hyperosmia causes smell hypersensitivity, it can induce a psychological response in the form of osmophobia.
Having hyperosmia does not necessarily mean you will get a migraine even if you are prone to them.
Common Odor Triggers
Smells are just as powerful a trigger for migraines as alcohol and sleep deprivation.
Prevention Tips
Awareness and avoidance of your migraine triggers are key to improving your quality of life.
There are several steps you’re free to take to thwart scent-induced migraines.
Good circulation can help prevent migraines and can keep your workplace healthier for everyone.
Did You Know?
Sometimes, putting up with certain thingssuch as odorscan help you avoid a migraine by lowering your stress levels.
What you better know about hyperosmia.
