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.
口臭,即口腔异味,是一种普遍存在的情况,通常通过日常口腔卫生习惯得以解决。许多口臭病因不明的患者会寻求医学或牙科评估。熟悉口臭多种病因的医生能够恰当地诊断和处理这些病例。