do you think COPD causes bad breath.
I’m very careful about cleaning my teeth, gums and tongue. I have regular dentist visits. I drink water. From people’s behaviour I get the impression my breath smells. I don’t have anyone to ask that would give me an honest answer. I just wondered if it could have something to do with my chest problems.
Hi chook, not that I know of and I haven't heard of it. Could it be a medication your on. Just a thought. 😉
Thanks. I’ll look at the drug info and see.
Hi, my husband has COPD but not bad breath generally. Do you use floss to clean between your teeth? A good mouth wash might help. If it continues then speak to your dentist or GP. Xxx
I’ll change my mouth wash and see if that helps.
Perhaps use dental, if food gets trapped in between teeth it can get smelly. I have a water flossed which is really good for this. It could be your diet, maybe not going to the loo enough. Have you spoken with your dentist, he may be able to help x
Do you suffer from indigestion at times. My husband occasionally has bad breath, when he eats more spicy or fatty foods.
Yes I do. Maybe I should look at my diet.
Could it be tonsil stones? Little smelly white lumps that form in the folds in throat. You might find info on the NHS website. I had them over a period many years ago, I could see them when saying ahhhhhh & looking in a mirror. Pressed them out with a cotton bud dipped in boiled water with a few drops of tea tree oil in it (my go to antiseptic) then gargle with the solution.
Thank you I’ll have a look
If you have them you probably won't be able to see them without the ahhhhhh, the little ones will be tucked away & look like little bits of cauliflower. They're very common (and really smelly).
Tonsil stones represent the accumulation of debris and bacteria within the crypts of the palatine tonsils. In general, they cause minimal symptoms. However occasionally patients report bad breath (halitosis) and discomfort in the tonsil area due to the presence of these accumulations.apps.nhslothian.scot › throat
Tonsil Stones (Adults) – RefHelp - NHS Lothian | Apps
Hi,
Your name Cappuccinolife suggests that you drink a lot of coffee?
I'm not saying this is the answer but your post has rung a bell. My mother used to drink a lot of it and her breath smelled after a cup. So after coffee she chewed mints to disguise it.
It might be what's causing it for you. I hope this helps!
That sounds possible I do drink 4 cups a day. Maybe I should cut back and chew mints like you say
dental hygiene is often mentioned as a reason for bad breath. I use dental brushes and a water jet which remove all tiny bits of food. You might think that brushing gets rid of it but its amazing how much is left behind even with an electric toothbrush.
thank you. Do you get the water jet from Amazon
I don't think this picks up all instances of bad breath, but apparently one way you can test it yourself is by licking your forearm. A big lick using as much of your tongue as possible. Then let it dry and smell your arm where you licked. There will be some smell but it should not be particularly unpleasant unless you have bad breath. Talking of tongues, I have heard that gently brushing your tongue with a soft toothbrush can help hugely with bad breath.
I’ll do that now
Licking the back of your hand and sniffing the drying saliva gives you a pretty good indication. I buy 6% food grade hydrogen peroxide and mix it 50/50 with Lidl cheap mouthwash. Take a swig and keep it in your mouth for 30 - 60 seconds (or longer) and it will foam in your mouth like Vesuvius erupting. I then brush all round while it's still in the mouth. It removes virtually everything that needs removing, kills bacteria, fizzes off plaque and tongue coating. Cheap as chips, and I've been using this solution for 5 years and not had a single abscess, despite all my fillings falling out since covid began and two teeth breaking off. (Note: lifelong weak teeth and gums receding from my 30s, no chance of seeing a dentist since covid). So while I look like a medieval peasant I'm not in pain and my breath is fine (so it's said 😆) !
Not heard of this before. Do you buy the peroxide in the supermarket?
Pharmacists may sell 3% hp, they used to anyway, BUT there's plenty for sale online, I bulk buy 6% that I can dilute 50/50 with something that tastes nice and minty, hence Lidl mouth wash. Lots of info available via Google on the usefulness of hydrogen peroxide for many different things. They use 4% HP in Spain for disinfecting wounds. It's just water with an extra oxygen molecule. Colgate make their own, called Peroxil, but it's expensive.
I found my breath improved when I started taking medication for gastro- oesophageal reflux disorder - diagnosed by endoscopy and prescription medication. I have asthma rather than COPD and GORD or GERD is often associated with this.
You could ask your dentist about your breath smelling - he would notice!
I take pantoprazole for reflux so I think I might need a review.
thank you everyone. The people in this group are so kind and helpful.
To be honest I've never heard anyone mentioning that
Out of breath. Unusual
getting out of breath with oxygen on 
Suddenly Fighting for breath.
FAROE ISLANDS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
out of breath with copd.
