Differential Diagnosis of Osmophobia (Olfactophobia)

Gender of the patient

Age of the patient

Does the patient have fear or aversion of one or more odors?

Number of triggering smells

Does the exposure cause nausea and/or vomiting?

Does the patient take steps to avoid a triggering smell?

• migraine or tension-type headache?

• post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

• fragrance sensitivity?

• mageirocophobia (fear associated with cooking)?

• pregnancy?

• following chemotherapy?