Why do children get bad breath when they are ill?

[Bomper]

Both dd's have been ill today with a high temperature, and both have got a sort of 'metallic' smell to their breath. I have noticed this before when my dc's have been ill. Why is this?

dont know but ive notice really bad breath too so would be interestedf if anyone knows????

I've noticed this too - I wonder if it's because the balance of the bacteria in their tummies is upset when they have a fever?

No idea why but it is sure sign of illness - we call it 'ill breath' (original I know) - it seems to be related to sore throat type illnesses. When I was a teacher I would try to avoid the kids with ill breath as they seemed to be the most contagious. One day I was doing the French orals and one girls had struggled in to take her exam but was clearly ill and had the worse ill breath ever - I was totally stuck in a small room with her and sure enough I picked her illness and was ill with a really bad throat for ages and ages. one of the perils of being a teacher, although I never got headlice which was nice.

If they have not breen eating/drinking much and have been vomiting possibly ketosis???

Is that the pear drop smell wrinklytum - ketones or something like that?

Infection in nose and throat also make breath smell bad.

yes, ketosis. I think it appens when glucose levels go down (usually after high temperature). Give plenty of sugary drinks.

happens

Throat infections cause bad breath.

Ketosis is a "sweetish" smell (although not nice.)

Well, I know that dd1 has a throat infection, but not so sure about dd2 (a bit hard to get specifics from a 3 yr old!!) But I would guess she has the same thing!