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It’s true that halitosis (the medical term for bad breath) is typically caused by what you’ve eaten.
The biggest offenders include cheese, coffee, onion and garlic. Garlic and onions are particularly potent, because they contain compounds that are absorbed into the bloodstream and expelled by the lungs long after you’ve eaten...
...Finally, many medical conditions can contribute to bad breath, including periodontal disease, xerostomia (dry mouth), respiratory tract infections, chronic sinusitis or bronchitis, postnasal drip, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and liver or kidney disease.
If you clean up your diet and still feel like you have dragon breath, you may want to see your internist to rule out any underlying illnesses.
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