title: Halitosis.
abstract: Halitosis, or bad breath, is a universally experienced condition that is usually resolved by common practices of oral hygiene. Medical or dental evaluation is sought by many patients with halitosis of elusive etiology. The physician knowledgeable in the many causes of halitosis can appropriately diagnose and manage these cases.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D006209:Halitosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008875:Middle Aged; D009055:Mouth / Q000382:microbiology; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000150:complications; D009305:Nasopharynx / Q000382:microbiology; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology; D010614:Pharynx / Q000382:microbiology; D012463:Saliva / Q000382:microbiology