One of the most common abnormalities that most people face every day is bad breath. There are many types of bad breath which occurs due to different reasons. The main cause of a distorted odor in breathing is due to the breakdown of protein in the mouth. The fecal odor might be the reason for cysteine breakdown that acts as a sign of poor oral health. Given below are some prominent types of bad breath and their reasons.
Sinus infection
A sinus infection is a leading reason for bad breath. It is caused due to the infection of the sinus glands. The condition is known as sinusitis. The chronic variant of sinusitis can largely affect your well-being. A sore throat and chough lead to the formation of a foul odor in the mouth. Other symptoms might include fever, coughs and facial congestions.
Sinus related bad breath causes due to the formation of nasal polyps also. It causes cough congestion in the nasal cavity thus causing a blocked nose. This results in bad breath.
Tonsil breath
Tonsil inflammation occurs in the tonsil glands which make them enlarged. The condition is known as tonsillitis. Stones might also be present in the tonsil. Mainly the bacterial colonization happening due to tonsillitis causes the bad breath.
The presence of sulfur compounds present in the tonsilliths (stones) might be the reason for bad breath also. Post-nasal problems in several patients are the main causes of bad breath.
Lung related bad breath
Often bad breaths in human beings happen due to abnormalities and disorders in the lower respiratory tract. Various infections like bronchitis, pneumonia, TB, and emphysema can lead to having bad breath.
It can also be an early precursor of lung cancer. It helps in the early detection of cancer in the lungs. Victims of asthma are more prone to having bad breath. The top reasons for it are breathing through the mouth and usage of the inhalers. The chemical medications present in the inhalers might give rise to odors in a breath. Dust particles and impurities are the leading reasons for the bad breath due to inhalation by the mouth.
Cystic fibrosis can be the reason for bad breath as it leads to the formation of immobile mucus in the respiratory tract. It is a genetic disease which occurs in the lungs, sinus and digestive system.
Gut breath
Bad breath due to disorders in the digestive system is called gut breath. Imbalances in the digestive system can cause bad breath due to the abnormality in the digestive system.
Acidity can give rise to the GERD also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Burning sensation in the heart and heart can happen which gives rise to bad breath.
Gas and blotting are also the reasons for bad breath. It might happen due to excess sugar consumption or imbalances in the digestive system like IBS. Constipation can also give rise to the condition of bad breath.
Prolonged fasting can be the reason for bad breath too as it leads to drying up of the mouth promotes bacterial growth.
