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What does bad breath through nose mean?

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Sinusitis: That means the cause for the bad breath comes from your sinuses that either infected,inflamed and / or congested,and needs medical attention, See an ENT doctor for help.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 10/19/2015

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