Perfume intolerance

Perfume Intolerance is a condition where an individual experiences adverse reactions to the chemicals found in perfumes and other scented products. This can range from mild discomfort to severe physical symptoms.

Causes

Perfume intolerance is typically caused by the chemicals used in the production of perfumes and other scented products. These chemicals can cause irritation and inflammation in the respiratory system, leading to symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. In some cases, the chemicals can also cause skin reactions, such as rashes and hives.

Symptoms

The symptoms of perfume intolerance can vary greatly from person to person, but may include:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Skin rash
• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing
• Coughing

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of perfume intolerance can be difficult, as the symptoms can be similar to those of other conditions. However, if an individual consistently experiences symptoms after exposure to perfumes or other scented products, a doctor may suspect perfume intolerance.

Treatment

The primary treatment for perfume intolerance is avoidance of the offending scents. This can be difficult, as many products contain fragrances. However, there are fragrance-free alternatives available for many products. In some cases, medications may be prescribed to manage symptoms.

See Also

• Allergy
• Asthma
• Contact dermatitis

Perfume intolerance Resources
Need Help Finding a Doctor? Need help finding a doctor or specialist anywhere in the world? Explore our world directory. WikiMD's DocFinder can assist you in locating millions of physicians.	Medical Knowledge Access the latest research - Most recent articles Ongoing trials.

Translate to: East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski