11 month old's breath smells like lighter fluid

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My 11 month old son has breath that smells like the lighter fluid from a bic lighter, not the zippo kind. doesnt happen at any specific time just kind of constant. What could be causing it and should i be worried? I know diabetics breath can smell "fruity" from ketoacidosis, and like mothballs from kidney filure, but i've never heard of lighter fluid... any help is appreciated.

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Specializes in ICU.

Do you have any Bic lighters around the house?

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this is a question for your pediatrician.

if i smelled that, i'd be on the phone stat, rather than asking a bunch of nurses.

leslie

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

You need to call your pediatrician. We aren't qualified to answer medical questions, nor are we allowed to, per TOS.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Agreed, forget searching online call your pediatrician who knows your child.

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Specializes in school nursing, ortho, trauma.

i agree - a call to poison control would be my first priority. Sorry we can't help more

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Specializes in Advanced Practice, surgery.
My 11 month old son has breath that smells like the lighter fluid from a bic lighter, not the zippo kind. doesnt happen at any specific time just kind of constant. What could be causing it and should i be worried? I know diabetics breath can smell "fruity" from ketoacidosis, and like mothballs from kidney filure, but i've never heard of lighter fluid... any help is appreciated.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer any medical advice here, please speak to your primary care provider.

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