Halitosis
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Halitosis Underlying Cause
Common causes
for halitosis include:
Acid reflux disease
Alcohol
Bronchitis
Dental abscess
Dental caries
Dental plaque
Dentures
Food that has a strong odor
Gingivitis
Herpes gingivostomatitis
High doses of vitamins
Impacted tooth
Medication side effects
causing halitosis
Nasal foreign body
Pharyngitis
Pneumonia
Poor dental hygiene
Sinusitis
Smoking
Tonsillitis
Xerostomia
Less common causes
for halitosis include:
Bronchiectasis
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Esophageal cancer
Esophageal diverticulum
Esophageal stricture
Intestinal obstruction
Kidney failure
Laryngeal cancer
Lung abscess
Lung cancer
Sjogren's syndrome
Trench mouth
Zenker's diverticulum
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Last Updated: Nov 13, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Halitosis References:
Feller L, Blignaut E. Halitosis: a review. SADJ. 2005 Feb;60(1):17-9.
Tangerman A. Halitosis in medicine: a review. Int Dent J. 2002 Jun;52 Suppl 3:201-6.
