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Breath Odour (Halitosis)

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Breath Odour (Halitosis)

ID 3274

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.

Symptom classification

Body areaBreath

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

11

Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

1