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Halitosis

Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath. The common causes of bad breath are poor oral hygiene, tobacco, foods like garlic and onions, xerostomia (dry mouth), certain drugs, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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I suffer from halitosis for a long time even after following oral hygiene. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I am 32 years old. I suffer from halitosis for a long time. I do not have any other health issues except halitosis. I got antisocial personality disorder after having it. I have also developed some psychological disorders due to halitosis. I do not have any dental problems, and I brush my ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vedprakash Verma

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You can have an oral cause. The other causes can be indigestion, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), lung abscess, and pharyngeal disease. You need to rule out these conditions by doing investigations. I hope this information will help you....  Read Full »

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