Bad Breath

[windchase1]

I have been bothered by bad breath problem for a few years and now I think I have finally found out the cause of the problem. I know it sounds bizarre but I truly believe things somehow came back from my stomach and stick to my throat. You can imagine how terrible my breath is because of it. Brushing my teeth ten times a day, using the tongue cleaner, rinsing with mouthwash, etc, wouldn't help at all because the stuffs would still stick to my throat. I have only found eating an apple can help a little bit. It seems the apple can act like a scrapper to remove some of the stuffs which stick to my throat.

Has anyone heard of problem like that? I have acid reflux so I guess it might have something to do with it. I also found sneezing causes the problem because somehow things got pushed back up to my throat from the stomach when I sneeze.

The bad breath problem has bothered me for years and it is adversely affecting my social life. I have no confidence to talk to anyone at all. Is there any possible way to deal with the problem? I need advice. Thanks.

[Misty800]

Are you under the care of a doctor treating the acid reflux. If not, please see one and get proper treatment to control or eleminate acid reflux.

Sleeping at 6" elevation helps to keep stuff from coming back up your throat. Elevate head of bed and see if that helps or sleep on a wedge and stack of pillows.

[windchase1]

Originally Posted by Misty800

Are you under the care of a doctor treating the acid reflux. If not, please see one and get proper treatment to control or eleminate acid reflux.

Sleeping at 6" elevation helps to keep stuff from coming back up your throat. Elevate head of bed and see if that helps or sleep on a wedge and stack of pillows.

I am not taking any medication to treat the acid reflux but I do elevate my bed 6".

I have the impression that you believe the primary reason of my problem is acid reflux. Is it correct. Does other people with acid reflux has the same problem as mine? Thanks.

[Dzesn]

Yes, I have Acid Reflux and often have very bad breath. So bad that I can taste it in my mouth and it makes me sick. The toothpaste seems to only make it worse. I take Pepcid on a regular basis, it helps A LOT! 2 times a day, one at in the morning and one at night.

[windchase1]

Originally Posted by Daze0san

Yes, I have Acid Reflux and often have very bad breath. So bad that I can taste it in my mouth and it makes me sick. The toothpaste seems to only make it worse. I take Pepcid on a regular basis, it helps A LOT! 2 times a day, one at in the morning and one at night.

Is Pepcid over the counter or prescribed?