Halitosis

· Halitosis (Breath odor) is the symptom of excessive odor from the mouth, sinus or lungs.

· Halitosis (Breath odor) is usually due to bacterial overgrowth from an infection or decaying food material.

· Halitosis (Breath odor) usually originates from the mouth or nasal airways.  Good oral hygiene and adequate hydration is usually sufficient to control bad breath.

Other causes of bad breath include: chronic sinusitis, dental abscess, lung abscess.

Posted on July 1, 2009

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