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  2. Olfactory reference syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Example ORS behaviors include: repetitive showering and other grooming behaviors, [9] excessive tooth brushing, [9] or tongue scraping (a treatment for halitosis), repeated smelling of oneself to check for any odor, [5] over-frequent bathroom use, [1] attempts to mask the odor, [5] with excessive use of deodorants, perfumes, mouthwash, mint ...

  3. Excoriation disorder - Wikipedia

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    There have been many different theories regarding the causes of excoriation disorder, including biological and environmental factors. [10]A common hypothesis is that excoriation disorder is often a coping mechanism to deal with elevated levels of turmoil, boredom, anxiety, or stress within the individual, and that the individual has an impaired stress response.

  4. Smell training - Wikipedia

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    Smell training or olfactory training is the act of regularly sniffing or exposing oneself to robust aromas [1] with the intention of regaining a sense of smell. The stimulating smells used are often selected from major smell categories, such as aromatic, flowery, fruity, and resinous. [1]

  5. Phantosmia - Wikipedia

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    This treatment option is easily available and can be repeated several times throughout the day to obtain relief. An example of a nasal spray that can be used to alleviate symptoms is Oxymetazoline HCl, which seems to provide relief for a longer time period. The relief achieved by the use of nasal sprays seems to be because it results in the ...

  6. List of herbs with known adverse effects - Wikipedia

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    "Heart attack, heart arrhythmia, stroke, death" [4] Dan Shen red sage, Chinese sage, tan shen Salvia miltiorrhiza: Potentiates warfarin activity, leading to excessive anticoagulation and bleeding [3] [13] Dong quai female ginseng Angelica sinensis: May induce uterine contractions; contraindicated when pregnant or nursing [14] European Mistletoe

  7. List of syndromes - Wikipedia

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    Babinski–Nageotte syndrome; Baboon syndrome; Baggio–Yoshinari syndrome; Baller–Gerold syndrome; Bamforth–Lazarus syndrome; Bangstad syndrome; Bannayan–Riley–Ruvalcaba syndrome

  8. Sniffing (behavior) - Wikipedia

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    The nature of sniffing regulates odor perception in humans [7] [23] and in fact, in humans, a single sniff is often sufficient for optimal odor perception. [33] For instance, a deep, steady inhalation of a faint odor allows a more potent percept than a shallow inhalation.

  9. List of mental disorders - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 27 January 2025. The following is a list of mental disorders as defined at any point by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) or the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). A mental disorder, also known as a mental illness, mental health condition, or psychiatric ...