Get your kidneys checked
Get your kidneys checked out, specifically check your creatinine level and GFR...
I will put in my two cents regarding specifically AMMONIA smell, not chlorine, or cigarettes, or dirty laundry, or anthing else. For me, this smell usually comes with runny nose and flu-like symptoms. Ammonia smell indicates either excessive protein, or proteinuria, in the urine, or a bad sinus infection, possibly a consequence oof the inability to eliminate all the protein. Normally you would not smell this since it is floating around in your bloodstream. It also gets trapped in your sinuses, perhaps to keep it from the brain, which when happens can cause seizures and strokes. When you get a cold or flu, the stuff that is floating around in your head enters into the sinus passages to be eliminated with the rest of the mucous, hence you smell it. If you have been burning a lot of fat or muscle while eating a lot of proteins and sugars, and not drinking enough water, exercise could be the cause. If you have not, my strong recommendation is you have a blood test to check your GFR and creatinien levels.
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Hello. I am responding to your post about ammonia smell in nose. I am 48. Black female. I had this problem for over 10years n seen many doctors with no idea how to solve my problem..but i did find out I had kidney stones but docs say that should NOT make the ammonia smell that was coming out my nose n underarms, chest area, head..but over the years I've tried many things..soap. Deodorants. Shampoo. Laundry soaps. Purfumes..I even was a vegetarian for about 6 months nothing helps...but i kept searching n over the 10 years i found three things that have kept me ammonia smell free n given me my confidence back for the last 6months: deodorex by quality of life...milk thistle 1000mg by rexall and livercare by Himalaya herbal healthcare..I take one of each together every otherday. I hope this information helps..if it works for you feel free to help another. PS. I still can not wear perfumes, but can tolerate scented body lotions..n I can only seem to wear suave 24hour invisible solid anti perspirant deodorant in almond verbeba scent.
Hello. I am responding to your post about ammonia smell. I am 48. Black female. I had this problem for over 10years n seen many doctors with no idea how to solve my problem..but i did find out I had kidney stones but docs say that should NOT make the ammonia smell that was coming out my nose n underarms, chest area, head..but over the years I've tried many things..soap. Deodorants. Shampoo. Laundry soaps. Purfumes..I even was a vegetarian for about 6 months nothing helps...but i kept searching n over the 10 years i found three things that have kept me ammonia smell free n given me my confidence back for the last 6months: deodorex by quality of life...milk thistle 1000mg by rexall and livercare by Himalaya herbal healthcare..I take one of each together every otherday. I hope this information helps..if it works for you feel free to help another.
I also posted my Info a couple of days ago on this site..
Hi, I'm glad to hear about your success. I have this similar smell coming from my nose too. I have tried many things with no success for years. How long did it take after taking these before you saw results?
I have read that ketone levels are off kilter may be because of not enough carbohydrates in ones diet. I have cut down to where I am on a low carb high protein lifestyle change and seems everytime I change my eating habits with very little carbohydrates this happens. Just my thoughts.
Tast like exhaling over ripe brie cheese ...taste
I'm glad you posted this information because I just had a upper respitory virus and all of sudden the smell of bleach. I did notice a couple of other post stating colds and fluid and the beginning source of the smells. Thanks for the information.
Everything containing vinegar smells off at the moment. I am currently getting over the flu an my sinuses are playing up. Hoping it goes away soon, its a vile smell
Do you have a cat? My amonia smell started shortly after we got a cat and wondered if its a reaction to the chemicals and urine in the liter box.And now I smell it everwhere but not all the time. I truely think its in my system and my body is emitting the odor.
Yes ! My dentist put an onlay on an upper molar about a year ago ( first one for me !) and it all started right after this. I too fear it's linked with this dental issue !
did u consult doctor ? I have the exact same problem. I couldn't bear this anymore. please do reply.
Very interesting. I'm having this same issue for the past month. I do not take any medications and I'm not a smoker.
I've had the flu with terrible sinus congestion for over a week. I can't take a whiff of anything made with vinegar without smelling a very strong ammonia smell. This includes vinegar on a salad or ketchup, just as a couple examples. At the early onset of the flu, every time I walked outside and breathed in the cold damp air I smelled a similar smell. It was as if I just mixed bleach and ammonia and it was burning my nose. As soon as I stepped into the car or inside the house, I was fine. I've never experienced this before. Other than having the flu, the only other contributing factors could be that I used Afrin for two days and took Walgreens brand "Wal-Phed" Phenylephrine for a couple days and then Kroger brand Pseudoephedrine for a couple days. I've been free of any medications for 3 days now and the ammonia smell still continues when smelling acidic foods.