Bad Breath: Is It a Throat Problem?

by admin on May 26, 2010

Bad breath in your throat, what is the source?  If you are having problems with bad breath, could the problem be in your throat?

Yes, and there is something you can do about it.

Bad breath in your throat happens when sulfur-producing bacteria and debris accumulate and end up stuck in your tonsils.  This is a nasty situation because the debris which can also include post nasal drip gets putrefied in the back of your throat.  Then it collects in the small pockets on the surface of your tonsils. How could this not cause bad breath?

So the debris mixes with the sulfur compounds produced by bacteria that live under your tongue.  You are now dealing with tonsil stones.  This produces bad breath as well as taste disorders.

If you have had your tonsils removed you will almost never suffer from these tonsil stones.  You can still have a problem with bad breath because the bacterium that makes the sulfur is still likely to be living under your tongue.

If you suspect your bad breath is a direct cause of a throat problem you may want to visit with your doctor or dentist. Your health professional will have suggestions to help you eliminate the throat and bad breath problems.

You could also visit with your pharmacist.  A pharmacist will often have knowledge of these problems and will be able to assist you in making good decisions with over-the-counter medications.

If your bad breath is caused by a throat problem there are ways to take care of the situation.  Your breath will soon return to normal when you discover the source of the problem.      

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