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Halitosis (bad breath)

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a symptom in which a noticeably unpleasant breath odour is present. It can result in anxiety among those affected. It is also associated with depression and symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Unpleasant smell present on breath

Causes — why it happens

·Usually from inside the mouth

Treatment

·Depends on cause, tongue cleaning, mouthwash, flossing

Complications

·Anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder

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Plain-language summary adapted from Wikipedia. Not medical advice.