If you're feeling self conscious about your breath when you talk to friends, families co-workers and even perfect strangers, some of these culprits might be to blame.
Bad breath can be caused by caused by a myriad of diseases, including lung infections such as bronchitis, emphysema and pneumonia. "Lung cancer usually causes bad breath and is now being used in early detection," says Dr. Stimeman. "Liver failure is another condition that's often signaled by a sweet smelling, musty odor on the breath as the body tries to get rid of by-products of sulfur-containing amino acid breakdown." This symptom is also being used for early detection of diabetes. That said, if you think something's up, it's always best to check in with your physician.
