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Could lung abscess be the cause of bad breath?
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Yes, but no: A lung abscess is so completely rare when compared to oral reasons for bad breath. I would not suspect an abscess of a lung unless there where more breathing/pleurisy type symptoms. My first suggestion would be brush your tongue and drink water. See a dentist to determine if there is a true dental reason that you have bad breath if you are a smoker, stop now !
Answered 9/28/2016
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It could: It could. However, the main reason for bad breath is periodontal disease, followed by tooth infections. Plaque on the tongue and stomach problems would rank before a lung abscess too.
Answered 9/12/2013
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