What is the reason for the bad smell in the throat

Bad breath is most often caused by a foul odor deep in the throat. Bad breath is a very embarrassing physiological phenomenon, because the presence of bad breath will affect one's normal state of interaction with others. Most people will notice a bad smell in their throat when they wake up in the morning, but brushing their teeth can solve this problem. But what is the reason why we feel a bad smell in the depths of our throat in our daily lives?

What causes a foul odor in the back of the throat?

There are several diseases that can cause a bad throat (not including those caused by food).

1- Purulent tonsillitis (obvious in the acute stage, but obvious in the early stage of the chronic stage, not obvious after washing)

2- Too much food residue due to large gaps between teeth

3- Tooth decay and periodontitis, especially those with large interdental spaces and those who suffer from tooth decay or periodontitis

4- Sinusitis, especially purulent sinusitis, can be smelled by others and even more obvious to oneself. However, people with chronic sinusitis may not be able to smell it themselves.

5- Pharyngitis, especially those who often have pharyngitis, have follicular hyperplasia on the pharyngeal wall, or chronic suppurative follicular hyperplasia

6- Lung disease, more common in the elderly

Clinical manifestations of tonsillitis

1. Acute phase

(1) Systemic symptoms start suddenly, with chills and high fever up to 39-40°C. Young children in particular may suffer from convulsions, vomiting or lethargy, loss of appetite, constipation, and general laziness due to high fever.

(2) Local symptoms include obvious sore throat, especially when swallowing. Severe pain may radiate to the ears. Young children often cry and become restless because they cannot swallow. If children's breathing is affected by enlarged tonsils, their sleep may be disturbed and they often wake up at night.

2. Chronic stage

(1) Recurrent sore throat occurs when catching a cold, catching a cold, being tired, having poor sleep, or being stimulated by alcohol or tobacco, and is accompanied by discomfort and a feeling of blockage in the throat.

(2) Bad breath is often caused by the growth of bacteria in the tonsils and the purulent embolism remaining in the tonsils.

(3) Enlarged tonsils Enlarged tonsils can cause difficulty in swallowing, slurred speech, shortness of breath or snoring during sleep.

(4) Systemic manifestations: Bacteria and pus plugs in the tonsils often enter the digestive tract when swallowed, causing indigestion. If bacterial toxins enter the body, symptoms may include headache, weakness in the limbs, easy fatigue or low fever.