Conditions and diseases
Bad breath
Symptoms and causes
Symptoms and causesCauses
Bad breath, also called halitosis, can be related to various causes.
Possible causes of bad breath include:
- poor oral and/or dental hygiene, dry mouth, fasting diet, tobacco
- chronic tonsilitis with tonsil stones
- acute/chronic sinusitis (paranasal sinus) with postnasal drip of pus-like mucous
- stomach and oesophageal conditions with burning stomach acid (reflux)
- foreign object in a child's nose
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatmentTreatment
You can treat bad breath on your own by incorporating some simple changes.
Modifications for better oral hygiene:
- brush your teeth at least twice a day
- floss your teeth
- scrape your tongue
- drink enough water
- avoid excessive consumption of coffee, alcohol and carbonated beverages
- avoid a mouthwash that is too irritating
- modified treatment, depending on the specific cause
Treatment centres and specialisations
Treatment centres and specialisations
Ear, nose, and throat diseases (ENT)
ENT, otorhinolaryngology, ORL, ear, nose, and throat diseases, ent
Latest publication date: 10/10/2023
Supervising author: Dr. Vermeiren Judith