I was surprised to see that this review of halitosis did
not mention lung abscess.
Most chest physicians(particulary the more senior} are
well aware of the very pronounced and foul smelling
halitosis associated with lung abscess to the extent it was almost
regarded as a diagnostic sign.
Gordon Archer
consultant chest physician
Alexandra hospital, cheadle, stockport, Cheshire UK sk8 2px
Rapid Response:
halitosis and lung abscess
I was surprised to see that this review of halitosis did
not mention lung abscess.
Most chest physicians(particulary the more senior} are
well aware of the very pronounced and foul smelling
halitosis associated with lung abscess to the extent it was almost
regarded as a diagnostic sign.
Gordon Archer
consultant chest physician
Alexandra hospital, cheadle, stockport, Cheshire UK sk8 2px
Competing interests:
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Competing interests: No competing interests