Get Rid Bad Breath

Postnasal drip is drainage from the nose and sinuses dripping down the back of the throat. There could be several reasons for this drainage. One is an allergic reaction to inhaling something. A second reason is a non-allergic, non-infectious inflammation in the sinuses that can linger after a cold. A third reason is chronic sinusitis. [...]

Halitosis (bad smelling breath) usually comes from the mouth because that’s where it’s produced: bad breath out of nose passages may be sign that something more complicated is going on. Most sources agree that the hydrogen sulfide smell so typical of halitosis is caused by the production of volatile sulfur compounds by bacteria living in [...]

Bad breath is usually associated with a smell from the mouth, but occasionally it may appear to come from the nose. This can be difficult to discern, as the nose and mouth are so close together, particularly if the problem is found in children. However, if this is the case, there are some possibilities and [...]

Stop That Mouth Breathing: The Nose Knows Best Individuals who breathe through their mouth instead of through their noses have gotten a bad wrap. In slang, “Mouth breather” has become an insult. Urbandictionary.com has even gone so far as to suggest that “mouth breather” is synonymous with “scum” and “idiot.” Though scientific literature does not [...]

Nose Breathing Breathing through the nose has many benefits. Breathing through the mouth, many negatives. There are some researchers who believe that mouth breathing and associated hyperventilation causes or exacerbates asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, and many other medical problems. 4. The nostrils and sinuses filter and warm the air going into the lungs. [...]

I suffered from bad breath for years and I was sooooo miserable. I suffered from chronic tonsillitis and tonsil stones. I visited the doctor several times and they told me I was fine and that those tonsil stones (the yellow things on your tonsils) where nothing to worry about. I was convinced that my bad [...]

Body odor The human body produces a variety of odors in the form of volatile chemical substances that stimulate the sense of smell. While most of these body odors are considered socially unpleasant, there are a few that are considered benignand some that are believed to serve as attractants. Those odors considered to be most [...]

Breath odor Definition Alternative Names Considerations Common Causes Home Care Call your health care provider if What to expect at your health care provider’s office References Definition Breath odor is the scent of the air you breathe out of your mouth. Unpleasant, distinctive, or offensive breath odor is commonly called bad breath. Alternative Names Bad [...]

Definition Breath odor is the scent of the air you breathe out of your mouth. Unpleasant, distinctive, or offensive breath odor is commonly called bad breath. Alternative Names Bad breath; Halitosis Considerations Some disorders will produce specific, characteristic odors to the breath. A fruity odor to the breath occurs as the body attempts to get [...]

Definition Breath odor is the scent of the air you breathe out of your mouth. Unpleasant, distinctive, or offensive breath odor is commonly called bad breath. Alternative Names Bad breath; Halitosis Considerations Some disorders will produce specific, characteristic odors to the breath. A fruity odor to the breath occurs as the body attempts to get [...]