BREATH, BAD |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Bad breath. |
Gum inflammation. |
See Gingivitis. |
| Bleeding gums. |
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See Periodontitis. |
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| Aching teeth and gums when |
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| eating hot, cold or sweet foods. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Bad breath. |
Food particles trapped in |
Consult dentist if home- |
| Dentures. |
dentures. |
cleaning techniques fail. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Bad breath. |
Tooth decay or plaque |
Consult dentist. |
| No visit to dentist in last 6 |
deposits. |
See Tooth Decay. |
| months or poor dental hygiene. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Bad breath. |
Metabolism of these |
Nothing. Breath will return |
| Recent consumption of garlic, |
substances. |
to normal. |
| onions or alcohol. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Bad breath. |
Symptom of infection. |
Nothing. Breath will return |
| Cold or sore throat. |
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to normal. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Bad breath caused by dry |
Effects of dry mouth on |
Drink plenty of water or |
| mouth. |
odor control. |
citrus juices; chew |
| Use of drugs causing dry |
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sugarless gum or suck on |
| mouth, such as diuretics, |
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hard candies. |
| antihistamines, some drugs for |
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Consult doctor if problem |
| high-blood pressure, cancer |
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is causing concern. |
| and angina. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Bad breath. |
Chronic lung infection. |
See Bronchiectasis. |
| Persistent cough with bad- |
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See Lung Abscess. |
| smelling sputum. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Bad breath. |
Common occurrence with |
See Fever charts (in |
| Fever. |
fever and illness. |
Symptoms section). |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Bad breath that smells like |
Sugar in the urine. |
See Diabetes Mellitus, |
| oranges. |
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Insulin Dependent. |
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See Diabetes Mellitus, |
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Non-Insulin Dependent. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Bad breath that smells like |
Kidney failure. |
See Renal Failure, |
| ammonia. |
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Acute. |
| Kidney disease. |
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See Renal Failure, |
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Chronic. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Bad breath. |
Infection or sores in mouth |
See Sore Mouth (in |
| Sore mouth or tongue. |
or tongue. |
Symptoms section). |
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