Weblike many effects of stroke, taste and smell changes can recover in the first few weeks and months after a stroke.

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There is a fairly common misconception that if you smell something that is not there (such as burnt toast) it is a sign of a stroke.

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Websmelling burnt toast isn't a definitive sign of a stroke.

Instead, it's typically a phantom smell, known as phantosmia, caused by various medical conditions, such as sinus infections.

Webjul 27, 2017 · smell.

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