Why do I get bad breath from a sore throat?
Posted on August 31st, 2010
I have a little bit of a "stratchy" throat right now, and everytime that happens my breath smells. I tried eating yogurt to get rid of the bacteria…I’m just wondering why that happens and how I can get rid of my bad breath?
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2 Responses to “Why do I get bad breath from a sore throat?”
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chelsea s Says:
August 31st, 2010 at 10:11 amThe answer to both the scratchy throat and the bad breath could be that your mouth and throat are dry. Saliva has antimicrobial properties, and in the absence of it bacteria can grow in there. I would suggest chewing gum or sucking on candy and drinking lots of water to get your saliva flowing. And of course brushing, flossing, tongue scraping and using mouth rinse are good for getting rid of bad breath.
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blaneok66 Says:
August 31st, 2010 at 10:11 amYour breath is an indicator that you have either an infection or imbalance in your body right now. Physical ailments have an odor; this is how animals can be used to sniff out diseases in people. It is normal although embarrassing. I would suggest peeling some ginger root and chopping off a small piece [it is very spicy] and chewing it. Not only will it help your sore throat but it will also freshen your breath. You might also try flossing your teeth more and brushing your tongue and around your gums more frequently right now.
