Get Rid Bad Breath

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 [...]

You may have heard that acid reflux disease (GERD) causes bad breath; as a matter of fact, their bad breath is how they learn that their chronic heartburn is actually acid reflux. But how does acid reflux cause bad breath? What does a disease of the stomach have to do with one’s breath? It might [...]

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. [...]

Say you are at a party and all of a sudden you get that stinging feeling in your throat. You scrunch up your face, look around the room and walk to a place where nobody can see you as you try to swallow away that biting liquid. Your loosen your collar, swallow some more of [...]

Is there a connection between bad breath and acid reflux? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition where stomach contents return up the esophagus, sometimes all the way to the mouth, causing heartburn and an unpleasant bitter taste. Many professionals and health writers list GERD as a possible cause of bad breath, but few go [...]

People who suffer from heartburn and acid reflux usually suffer a double whammy: bad breath often accompanies the other symptoms. In fact, acid reflux and bad breath are usually common together. Stomach acids are meant to flow through the digestive system in a one-way fashion but in people with this problem, they can actually flow [...]

Acid reflux and bad breath There are many causes to bad breath, the most important is bacteria in the mouth, but numerous diseases can also cause bad breath, acid reflux is one of them. What is acid reflux? Acid reflux, also known as reflux, heartburn or GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is a medical condition where [...]

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 [...]

Cases of bad breath caused by acid reflux that are reported to doctors are on the rise today, and doctors are finding that the number of cases have not only increased but are getting more severe as well. Of course there are a variety of reasons why so many have this embarrassing condition, and understanding [...]