I did an internet search on both fainting and olfactory hallucinations; either one could be because of diet and electrolyte imbalance (too much or too little of things like magnesium, for example). I certainly hope he finds a cause; it sounds frightening!

The alcohol smell could be an olfactory hallucination and not have anything to do with what is or isn't in his system. Evidently, olfactory hallucinations are not that uncommon. I'm sure all of us can think of times when we have recognized an odor that doesn't belong to where we are at the time.


Edited by yonuh (01/27/11 08:52 PM)
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