Does An Sinus Infection Cause Bad Breath?

Posted on Fri, 13 Apr 2018

Question: For the past week I have smelled the same odor no matter where I am. Smells like car exhaust. All the time. Never had smelling problems. This is totally unsettling. What might be happening?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Bad smell

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to health care Magic and thanks for putting up the query
Bad breath can be due to sinus infection or orodental problems like bad oral hygiene or dental caries or it can be due to gastric acid reflux or regurgitation.
Please tell me do you have any such relevant symptoms.
Follow up with the required information so that I can suggest you better.
Take care
Thanks and regards

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