95
/ 100
True
Phantosmia is described as smelling something that isn't present.
Infact verdict: True (95/100).
The claim that phantosmia is when you smell something that isn't there is supported by multiple reliable sources. Medical News Today, NHS Scotland, and the Cleveland Clinic all describe phantosmia as a condition where individuals perceive smells that are not present in the environment. This condition can be caused by various factors, including nasal issues and neurological conditions. The evidence is consistent and comes from authoritative health sources, confirming the claim's accuracy.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
95
True
Health
Phantosmia is when you smell something that isn't there.
The claim is supported by multiple authoritative sources, including Medical News Today, NHS Scotland, and the Cleveland Clinic, which all confirm that phantosmia involves perceiving smells that are not present.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
95
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
90
Weighted Total
95
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm phantosmia involves smelling odors not present.
