halitosis
Known as bad breath, halitosis can be a passing condition or a chronic one and is generally thought to occur from metabolization inside the mouth rather than the stomach.
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Halitosis: Causes of Bad Breath
Last Modified: November 08, 2010
Bad breath, known in the medical community as halitosis, is a common condition that can cause embarrassment for sufferers. While mouthwashes and breath mints can cover up bad breath, they often don 't… View Full Article
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