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Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a symptom in which a noticeably unpleasant breath odour is present. [1] It can result in anxiety among those affected. [1] It is also associated with depression and symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. [1] The concerns of bad breath may be divided into genuine and non-genuine cases. [2]
TheraBreath is an American brand of oral care products that is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company's products treat issues related to halitosis . The company is known as the Breath Company in the United Kingdom .
Breath spray is a product sprayed into the mouth for the purpose of temporarily eliminating or at least covering up bad breath. The masking effect is short-term [ 1 ] and reported to last for 4-6 hours.
Bad breath isn't always obvious to the breather, says Hoss. Despite the close proximity of the nose to the mouth, it's hard to tell how our breath smells because we get so used to it from ...
An odor of paint or solvents on clothes, skin, and breath is sometimes a sign of inhalant abuse, and paint or solvent residues can sometimes emerge in sweat. [ 66 ] According to NIH, even a single session of inhalant use "can disrupt heart rhythms and lower oxygen levels", which can lead to death.
His TED-ED video on bad breath has been viewed more than 5 million times. Mel Rosenberg pursues parallel careers as a jazz singer and musician, [20] and author of children's books. He is co-founder of Ourboox, a platform for online publishing of digital picture books. [21] [22] He appeared in a small role in the film JeruZalem in 2015. [23]
Hyperventilation is irregular breathing that occurs when the rate or tidal volume of breathing eliminates more carbon dioxide than the body can produce. [1] [2] [3] This leads to hypocapnia, a reduced concentration of carbon dioxide dissolved in the blood.
Shortness of breath (SOB), known as dyspnea (in AmE) or dyspnoea (in BrE), is an uncomfortable feeling of not being able to breathe well enough. The American Thoracic Society defines it as "a subjective experience of breathing discomfort that consists of qualitatively distinct sensations that vary in intensity", and recommends evaluating dyspnea by assessing the intensity of its distinct ...