Halitosis in Children Secondary to ENT Infections
Pediatric ENT Infections, Springer International Publishing Ag, ss.263-271, 2021
- Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
- Basım Tarihi: 2021
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/978-3-030-80691-0_23
- Yayınevi: Springer International Publishing Ag
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.263-271
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Halitosis refers to malodour emanating from the mouth. It is derived etymologically from the Latin word “halitus”, signifying “breath”, and the Greek suffix (−osis) indicating a pathological process. The common lay term is “bad breath” [1, 2]. Halitosis is especially concerning for a child, as it may lead to exclusion, awkwardness in social situations and a degree of stigma. Studies have confirmed the negative impact that halitosis has on a person’s quality of life, particularly with respect to interpersonal relationships [3]. Sometimes the sufferer and his/her relatives have not noticed the condition, which comes to light following a visit to the dentist or general practitioner [2].