10 Causes of Bad Breath
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Cause #8: Disorders of the Nose, Sinuses, and Tonsils
Disorders of the nose and sinuses can cause bad breath as the air exiting the nostrils has an unpleasant odor that does not originate from the mouth. This odor can occur when there are foreign bodies or sinus infection. For example, in chronic rhinosinusitis, halitosis is often a common symptom. Disorders of the tonsils can also cause a significant number of bad breath cases.
There are some experts who claim that tonsils are the second most common cause of halitosis. Some of the tonsillar conditions that can cause bad breath are peritonsillar abscess, tonsillitis, tonsillolithiasis, fungating malignancies, actinomycosis, among others.
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