Replogle W H, Beebe D K
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA.
Am Fam Physician. 1996 Mar;53(4):1215-8, 1223.
Although halitosis is generally thought of as a social handicap related to poor oral hygiene or disease of the oral cavity, it may also indicate a serious systemic illness that requires diagnosis and treatment. Halitosis can be the result of pathologic or nonpathologic factors, both local systemic. A complete physical examination, with laboratory and radiographic studies as indicated by the history and physical examination, will generally identify a treatable cause for halitosis. Treatment is directed at the underlying cause. Simple measures, including careful oral hygiene, may be employed to lessen breath odor.
虽然口臭通常被认为是一种与口腔卫生不良或口腔疾病相关的社交障碍，但它也可能预示着一种需要诊断和治疗的严重全身性疾病。口臭可能是由局部或全身性的病理或非病理因素引起的。全面的体格检查，以及根据病史和体格检查结果进行的实验室和影像学检查，通常会找出导致口臭的可治疗原因。治疗针对潜在病因。可以采取包括认真保持口腔卫生在内的简单措施来减轻口气异味。
