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What Causes Bad Breath And A Small Lump On The Chest Wall?

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Posted on Wed, 6 Apr 2016
Question: have a strong stale odor I can smell when I breath and a small lump at the center of the chest just below where the ribs come together
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get done chest x ray to rule out lung infection.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having foul smelling breath.
This can be seen in lung infection.
You are also having chest wall swelling. This can be connected internally.
So also get done ultrasound examination of local part to rule out this.
Please let me know
1. Do you have pain in swelling?
2. Do you have coughing?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Bad Breath And A Small Lump On The Chest Wall?

Brief Answer: Get done chest x ray to rule out lung infection. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having foul smelling breath. This can be seen in lung infection. You are also having chest wall swelling. This can be connected internally. So also get done ultrasound examination of local part to rule out this. Please let me know 1. Do you have pain in swelling? 2. Do you have coughing? Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.