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Suggest Remedy For Extremely Bad Smelling Breath With Chronic Sinusitis

I have had chronic sinusitis, sinus infections for years. Took many antbiotics for years, sometimes 3x a monh. I have had bad (fart-like) smelling breat for yesrs snd sufgetef dpcisl embarrassment for years. People think im farting. No one eants.to get too close to me. I am now in my 60 s. My dentist days no problems.
Wed, 3 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . There can be many reasons for bad smell breath (halitosis) like gingival infection , stomach problem , dry mouth ,due to residual infection after sinusitis treatment and due to antibiotics (as you mention in your query ).

I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination and to find out the exact cause . Doctor may perform oral prophylaxis (scaling or curetage ) , perform root canal if necessary and give you instruction to maintain proper oral hygiene .

For now what you can do is maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing and flossing twice a day , do warm saline rinses several times a day , take probiotics food like yogurt and also consult ENT specialist ( ear,nose,throat ) for any sinus infection .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari


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Suggest Remedy For Extremely Bad Smelling Breath With Chronic Sinusitis

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . There can be many reasons for bad smell breath (halitosis) like gingival infection , stomach problem , dry mouth ,due to residual infection after sinusitis treatment and due to antibiotics (as you mention in your query ). I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination and to find out the exact cause . Doctor may perform oral prophylaxis (scaling or curetage ) , perform root canal if necessary and give you instruction to maintain proper oral hygiene . For now what you can do is maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing and flossing twice a day , do warm saline rinses several times a day , take probiotics food like yogurt and also consult ENT specialist ( ear,nose,throat ) for any sinus infection . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari