What's wrong with bad breath in advanced lung cancer?

What happens if you have bad breath in the late stage of lung cancer?

The causes of bad breath in patients with advanced lung cancer may be poor oral hygiene, digestive system problems, cancer cell decomposition, and cancer cell metastasis.

1. Poor oral hygiene: Lung cancer patients may experience oral pain, dry mouth, ulcers and other symptoms when receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which affects oral hygiene. This may also be because some lung cancer drugs can cause dry mouth and bacterial growth, leading to bad breath. It is recommended to brush your teeth regularly, use fluoride mouthwash, and treat oral problems in a timely manner.

2. Digestive problems: Advanced lung cancer may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms, which may also cause bad breath. The treatment method is to pay attention to dietary hygiene, maintain a balanced and clean diet, eat a moderate amount of foods containing probiotics, and reduce the consumption of greasy foods.

3. Cancer cell decomposition: Bad breath may be related to cancer cell necrosis, because cancer cell necrosis releases some chemicals, such as ammonia and sulfide, which may be exhaled through the mouth, causing bad breath. At this time, we also need to maintain oral hygiene and use mouthwash to relieve bad breath.

4. Cancer cell metastasis: Lung cancer patients in advanced stages are in a more serious condition. Cancer cells may metastasize at close range. When cancer cells metastasize to the oral cavity, they will cause certain damage to the oral mucosa, causing the breath to become increasingly smelly. Radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other treatments should be carried out in a timely manner under the guidance of a doctor to kill cancer cells in the mouth and relieve bad breath.

Bad breath may be caused by many reasons, so before treatment, you must first determine the cause and choose the right treatment plan. It is recommended that patients with lung cancer in the late stage receive guidance and advice from professional doctors. In addition, you must ensure rest, do not stay up late, and ensure sleep.