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Why am i having acid reflux-mostly bad breath, for more than a month ?

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Possible OSA: You could have sleep apnea. If you snore you should have a sleep test done.

Answered 5/2/2013

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Acid reflux: Please see a gastroenterologist to treat your acid reflux the acid is contributing to your bad breath and could damage your teeth as well take care of your problem.

Dr Sandler agreed

Answered 5/4/2013

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