Pungent ‘egg breath’ could be a sign of serious health problems [Video]

Doctor shares seven tips to prevent bad breath

Bad breath is something many of us are conscious of avoiding if possible. Not eating certain foods and regularly brushing our teeth are both ways to best prevent halitosis.

However, if you’re still experiencing lingering bad breath despite sticking to these things, there could be something else at play.

One expert warned that a specific smell on your breath could signal various health issues, which should raise alarm bells.

Speaking with Express.co.uk , gut health expert Chris Dubberley, from Incontinence Shop, explained that a persistent “pungent egg breath” could be more than just bad oral hygiene.

More specifically it might be a red flag for serious gastrointestinal disorders.

‘Egg’ smelling breath could be a sign of serious gut issues (Image: Getty Images)

He said: “If you notice a persistent pungent egg smell from your breath, then it might be more than a minor inconvenience.”

According to Chris, this “distinct” odour is often caused …