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From my personal experience and bad luck, i am allergic to certain airborne 'smells' particulary fragrances.  I am not able to wear any perfume myself as i become dizzy, disorientated and nauseseous.  It has caused no end of difficulites for me - my husband is unable to wear aftershave or spray deodorants.  My mum has to spray her hairspray outside the front door, i have to smell shampoos, cleaning products etc before i purchase them.  Incredulously even the smallest amount of fragrance can send me into a dizzy spin - i can only describe it as severe morning sickness.  I have difficulties at work, on the train - i am not too bad outdoors, and can manage ok - but small spaces like lifts, i have to hold my breath.  It is exceptionally debilitating.  Otherwise, i am35, perfectly healthy, mum to 2, a graduate and working - so please dont dismiss that this GENUINELY IS A VERY REAL PROBLEM FOR MANY PEOPLE.  MY only wish is that it would be researched properly as i would be more than happy to participate.  I turn pale, go quiet and literally find it hard to function - i am in desperation to move away from the smell.  If anyone wishes to find out more about my experiences, or drop me a line, id be glad to hear from you katsmithok@hotmail.co.uk thanks for reading, regards, Katrina xxx