I woke up smelling this odd soft (not eye burning) chemical smell.  I thought it was a new body scrub, but I reshowered, rewashed my hair with different shampoo, threw out the new bar of soap and finally discovered whatever is closest to my nose has that smell.  I just had my second spinal cortisone injection for a pinched nerve, is it possible that is leaking into my olfactory
His am Chat Doctor. I have read your message. I think I can help you. The symptom that you have mentioned in the query is called parasomnia. Or abnormal smell.  Parasomnia is found among people who take Cortisone, especially elderly females with hypertension. So there is a strong possibility that you are had a side effect of the injection-do not think that it is getting secreted in your nose-nothing like that. It is just a side effect. Usually it lasts a few days. And doesn't need to be stopped or changed unless you cannot tolerate the smell. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. Feel free to ask me a follow-up query on any aspect of the problem. I will be happy to help you. Thank you for giving us an opportunity to be of help,