osphresiophobia
Osphresiophobia, also known as Osmophobia, is the fear of smells or odors. Individuals with this phobia experience extreme anxiety or panic when exposed to various scents.
Fear of smells or odors Osmophobia or Osphresiophobia
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Strong perfumes
Cleaning products
Cooking smells
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to smells
risk factors
- • Genetic predisposition
- • Traumatic event related to smell
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The phobia may stem from past negative experiences associated with certain smells.
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