Attia E L, Marshall K G
Can Med Assoc J. 1982 Jun 1;126(11):1281-5.
Bad breath, halitosis, is an unpleasant problem most people try to avoid. Physicians seem particularly adept at avoiding halitosis by referring patients with this problem to a dentist. However, halitosis may be a symptom of a serious disease. Even if a serious disorder is not present, the cause of bad breath can usually be determined and appropriate therapy given. In this article the causes of halitosis and suggestions for treatment are outlined.
口臭，即口腔异味，是一个大多数人都试图避免的令人不快的问题。医生似乎特别擅长通过将有此问题的患者转介给牙医来避免处理口臭。然而，口臭可能是一种严重疾病的症状。即使不存在严重疾病，通常也可以确定口臭的原因并给予适当的治疗。本文概述了口臭的原因及治疗建议。
