What do you folks do to circumvent/cope with smell sensory overload?

Hi TouchingGreen

Generally I get out of the location. Simple but effective  terrible in lifts, cars, and aircraft

If I know it is going to happen  i will block my nose with cotton wool. I have done this in my laboratory  years back )  when handling very nasty smelling / headache inducing chemicals. 

Hi TouchingGreen

Generally I get out of the location. Simple but effective  terrible in lifts, cars, and aircraft

If I know it is going to happen  i will block my nose with cotton wool. I have done this in my laboratory  years back )  when handling very nasty smelling / headache inducing chemicals. 

Yes, I always try that first but not always possible to get out, for example smells in a hospital and having to sit in that environment for long periods of time. I cover my face with a scarf. Haven't tried cotton wool to block nose though, might give that a go, thanks!

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