Williamsburg Sun

• Dr. Andrew Ordon of "The Doctors" says sinusitis can cause bad breath.
• Sinusitis may result in other negative health side effects as well.
• Treating chronic sinusitis is both simple and low-risk.

On an episode of the "The Doctors," a talk show featuring medical advice, Dr. Andrew Ordon responded to a viewer's question about whether untreated sinusitis can cause bad breath.

"Yes, for sure," Ordon said on the television show. "The minute that those sinuses get clogged up, you have a buildup of mucus; bacteria grow in there. They cause an odor that spreads not only into the nasal cavities but down into your mouth. In fact, bad breath is one of the major symptoms of sinusitis."

Ordon has been a surgeon for more than 30 years. He is the cohost and two-time Emmy nominee for his role on "The Doctors."

Dr. John Ditto of Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers mentioned that there are more sinusitis symptoms, aside from bad breath. 

"Chronic sinusitis can affect the rest of your health in multiple ways: One, it can impede your breathing, which will decrease your exercise tolerance," Ditto told the Williamsburg Sun. "Two, we know that there's some association with sleep apnea. Three, we know also with chronic sinusitis that there is some association with mental health, including anxiety and depression."

According to Merck Manual, sinusitis symptoms include yellow or green nose drainage, facial pressure and pain, a stuffy nose, bad breath, and coughing up mucus during the day and particularly at night. Some patients also may experience a fever and chills. 

Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure and is commonly recommended to those who suffer from chronic sinusitis, after they've tried other treatment options. The procedure is fairly straightforward, with few complications reported. There is no cutting involved nor any removal of bones or tissue during the procedure, according to Healthline.

To learn more about sinusitis or balloon sinuplasty, take the Sinus Self-Assessment Quiz from Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers.