Those white smelly things causing my lump in throat feeling were actually composed of a couple of gases that really do cause bad smells. They are hydrogen sulfide and methyl mercaptan. And it turns out that these are the same gases that cause the odor of halitosis in most people.


However this information is a little misleading – these lumps in the throat are actually self-contained from an odor standpoint. Unless they actually break open in the back of your throat, the odor is not usually released.


However (and this is a big however)... if you consistently have that lump in throat feeling (and thus the foul odors of methyl mercaptan and hydrogen sulfide), then you have the exact oral environment that is most conducive to bad breath, existing in the back of your throat and tonsils.


Thus, in most cases, people with lumps in the throat, also may have a breath problem – either occasional or chronic. This is because the exact conditions that cause the lump in throat feeling (post-nasal drip, dry mouth, white tongue, excess nose mucus), are also very likely to cause halitosis.


Where can I find more information about my lump in throat feeling?

If you are someone who suffers from lumps in the throat on a regular basis, this article will provide additional information on how you can put a stop to your bad breath, while you are working on that lump in throat feeling.


Meanwhile, this free e-book is a fantastic resource that covers all aspects of bad breath, including it's relationship to the constant phlegm in throat feeling and nose mucus.


Also, take time to check out these links, which lead to other articles on Post Nasal Drip, Sinusitus and Nose Mucus - issues that are all related to bad breath.