Bad breath is medically called halitosis. The reasons for this may be different – from problems with gums and teeth to diseases of internal organs, SM-Clinic otolaryngologist Erzhena Dymchikova told socialbites.ca.
As the doctor noted, the most common cause is diseases of the gums and teeth (gingivitis, caries, periodontitis and others).
“The second most common cause is nose, throat and tonsil diseases (tonsillitis, sinusitis, nasal septum deviation, rhinitis, etc.). Palatine tonsils are an area where microorganisms proliferate, which, as a result of their vital activity, form muscular plugs that smell extremely unpleasant,” said Dymchikova.
Talking about how nasal septum deviation, sinusitis and rhinitis affect bad breath, he noted that two factors play a role in this case: drainage of nasal discharge and paranasal sinuses along the posterior wall of the pharynx and its entry into the root. your tongue; Nasal congestion that causes a person to breathe through the mouth. This causes the mouth and throat to dry out and creates an ideal environment for bacteria to multiply.
“Therefore, if you have bad breath, you should first go to a dentist and doctor,” said the ear, nose and throat specialist.
Also, according to him, along with the above reasons, halitosis can also be caused by diseases of internal organs: gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, esophageal diverticulum, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), etc.); diseases of the bronchopulmonary system (bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, pulmonary abscess, malignant processes of the lungs); liver, kidney and endocrine system diseases.
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