Any way to reduce strong smells while cooking?

z

My poor husband has had to put up with a lot the past few weeks due to my pregnancy, from absolutely no libido (total opposite from before) to less getting done around the house because of fatigue and nausea (I'm not even working at the moment). He has been very understanding about it all but lately misses strongly spiced food. This morning he did everything possible to reduce the smells: using the hood fan (which has a filter and vent), closing off vent to the bedroom, and closing the bedroom door. It's a bit chilly to open the outer door. I took a shower while he cooked and still the smells (fresh garlic, ginger, and red pepper) had me bent over miserable. Breathing through a damp towel helped a little and then I put some dry cereal in my tummy. Any suggestions? I'm already on nausea medication.