i recently lived in a place with a very obnoxious odor emanating from possibly the carpet? nausea would wake me up during the night, i had chest pains, blurred vision, bad constant headache right in the middle of my forehead,difficulty concentrating, extreme irritability, a rash developed only on my elbows, almost like red cracked skin, my left ear has lost some hearing, felt like it was plugged up, sudden chapped lips, eye and nose stinging irritation, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat at times, fatigue, and when i inhale or breathe through my nose it smells and tastes like chemicals? i cant really describe it. but it feels like im breathing in stale air? as soon as i go outside, after about 2 hours, i feel better, or anywhere else. What could be causing these symptoms?
Hi, By your history and description, the possibility of bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is more likely. You are symptom-free when you go outside, and you become symptomatic when you enter the home. This is suggestive that bad odor is causing inflammation in your airways. So you need to change that carpet. Also, do a proper cleaning of that area.  Start using an air purifier, keep the windows open whenever you are in that area. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.