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Breath Odour (Halitosis)
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Breath Odour (Halitosis)
Halitosis, or bad breath, occurs when a person's breath contains odours which are generally unpleasant. It can originate from either the mouth/tongue, the nose, or the lungs, although the mouth is responsible for the vast majority of cases.
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Body areaBreath