I smell smoke all the time

I have the same issue - and have been googling it every few months to see if anyone has an answer. (Yes I've been to the doctor, a few of them actually, and they all just think I'm nuts) I am Coeliac, lactose intolerant and have an allergy to preservative 220 (found in wine) I noticed I was getting my smoke smell after going out to a pub or club, and blamed cigarette smoke in the air. Then when my face started blowing up like a balloon after drinking wine - I realised it probably had more to do with what I was drinking - as my diet is Paleo - all home made and preservative free. Except - bacon. I can't afford nitrate free bacon so I get a sugar free supermarket brand which still has nitrates in it. I'm wondering if it's an allergy to this tha is causing the smell. I still describe it as 'my smoke smell' but when I think about it, it's similar to overcooked bacon!

Michelle...i have no allergies at all to any foods. I still think this happened to me when i hit my head 12 years ago although I now smell smoke every day at certain times and it happens a lot when I am stressed. The good news is, after 12 years I am still alive, so it is not life threatening.

I'm having the exact same problem. It started about two weeks ago. I have not been sick or on medication other than my usual allergy meds.

have you bumped your head lately or hit it hard ? Brendalyn

Thank God I found this forum! ! I was crapping my dacks wondering what on earth was going on! All l could think of was the Sopranos episode where Carmine Lupitazzi smells burning smoke right before he dies :/ Lol glad it's not that. .. I hope. For me it started about 3 hours ago and I am getting over a cold, and also just got back from Europe winter to Australian hot summer. My throat and nose is at that stage where is not producing snot or blocking anymore but is actually too clear.

LOL youre funny...let me know

I have been smelling cigarette smoke for a few months in the living room and bedroom ,we do not smoke ,I never smelled it before a few months ago..I am on synthroid for thyroid and have been for 25 years and I also take reactin nearly every day. When I smell smoke my eyes burn. I do get sinus infections and seem to have one now .The smoke seems to be fairly constant. in the living room. Sporadic in the bedroom>My husband said once that he could smell smoke but only once. I was beginning to think that maybe my deceased father was with me ,it smells like he did. I am going to talk to the doctor in a few days.

OMG! I have been spelling smoke for at least 4 months now and I or anyone in my family doesn't smoke. It wakes me up at night and its extremely annoying. I am constantly asking those around me if they can smell it too, but no one else ever does. Now I am worried that it can be something serious.

Thank goodness I`m "normal".  Well, other people smell the impossible as I do.  For the past 3 years I have been smelling cut new wood.  Most noticeable when I`m home and relatively relaxed.  The smell once started comes everywhere with me.  In the bedroom I have a fan blowing directly onto my face.  I still smell the wood.  This can go on for days or weeks, then it goes away for any length of time, it varies.  I have mentioned it to my GP in the past, who is utterly bewildered.  To be honest I have learned to live with it (not that I can change it),n it`s annoying but I haven`t been able to get rid.

However recently I have had the smell of cigarette smoke, along with the smell of an ashtray full of cigarettes and ash.  This time it has continued for 3 weeks.  It has disappeared for an hour or two on 3 occasions.  It went away and was replaced with the smell of new wood 2 days ago.  I went to bed, it`s difficult to sleep with the smell, I can`t breathe, I cough, but it`s a throaty cough. I have to blow my nose etc. It can`t be an allergy because on "normal" days I don`t cough or have a blocked nose. I`m now back with the horrible stale cigarette smell.  It is so frustrating, I keep looking for answers but  come up with nothing.  Maybe it`s a deficiency in something?  But the recent change of smell has now made me totally confused even more.  Can anyone help/advise please?

I'm going through this and It's driving me crazy. Gonna make a doctors appointment. I can't take this anymore.

I also smell cig smoke ALL the time when there is no smoking around me. I am still getting over a sinus infection & I hope and pray this is all it is. But since my Mother died from a brain anurisum , Im worried I also may have a brain tumor. Im going  to the Dr. ASAP.

I"m sick of smelling smoke ALL THE TIME...

Let us know what you found out

It could be. You hit your head? Get a scan now & put the monster to rest.

I have been experiencing a sharp pungent cigarette smoke smell and I'm starting to become concerned.  I have asked my husband if he smells it and his reply is always 'no'. It seems to follow me almost everywhere - my home, office, and when I'm out in general.  There are a few times when I actually DON'T smell it.  When that happens, I always notice it and feel relieved.  If it doesn't go away, I will go to an ENT to get checked out.

i know someone who has this problem. the doctor told her it was parosima.