I get a migraine headache when I am around someone wearing perfume and I am very sensitive to odors. Can anything be done to correct this problem. I have seen several doctors and no one seems to be able to help. I had surgery for a deviated septum approx. 15 years ago and have had this problem since then. Becky.
Dear Becky;
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