Definition:
Olfactophobia is also known as osmophobia, which is the fear of smell.
Treatment:
Patients with olfactophobia due to migraines use pleasant odors to counteract their reaction.
Causes:
Certain smells are catalysts that bring out a person's fear associated with the smell. They associate the smells with unpleasant experiences which triggers their fear. Olfactophobia may occur in persons with chronic migraine that may be triggered by foul odors.
