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Diseases » Halitosis » Glossary

Glossary for Halitosis

Achalasia: A rare motor disorder of the esophagus characterized by inability of the lower esophageal sphincter and esophageal muscle to relax as well as dilation of the esophagus.
Acidosis: Excess acidic toxins or waste products in the blood
Acute Appendicitis: Infection of the appendix
Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis: A rare form of bacterial oral infection which causes inflammation and ulceration of the gums. The infection results in an excess number of the bacteria which are normally found in healthy mouths. Certain viruses may be a factor in allowing the overgrowth of these bacteria. Factors such as smoking, stress, poor nutrition and poor oral hygiene may increase the risk of the infection.
Adenoiditis: Infection of the adenoids in the nasal-throat region
Alcohol - Teratogenic Agent: There is strong evidence to indicate that exposure to Alcohol during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Alcoholism: Alcoholism is the compulsive urge to drink alcohol despite knowing the negative impact on one's health.
Allergic tension-fatigue syndrome: Variable symptoms caused by food allergy.
Atrophic rhinitis: Type of rhinitis caused by thinning nasal membranes
Bad breath: Bad breath
Breathing symptoms: Symptoms affecting the breathing systems.
Bronchiectasis: Chronic bronchiole dilation from secretions and blockages.
Bronchitis: Bronchitis is an inflammation of the air passages within the lungs. It occurs when the trachea and the large and small bronchi within the lungs become inflamed
Cancer: Abnormal overgrowth of body cells.
Carcinoma of the vocal tract: Cancer of the vocal cords in the larynx.
Carcinoma, squamous cell of head and neck: A type of cancer that occurs in the mucosal lining of parts of the head and neck e.g. esophagus, sinuses, nasal cavity, pharynx, mouth and lips. Symptoms will vary depending on the exact location of the cancer.
Catarrh: Nasal/sinus membrane inflammation
Chest pain: Pain in the chest area.
Chronic Sinusitis: Chronic form of sinusitis, inflammation of the sinus cavities.
Chronic tonsillitis: Chronic infection/inflammation of the tonsils.
Ciliary dyskinesia, due to transposition of ciliary microtubules: A very rare disorder where the cilia fail to move adequately due to abnormal cilia structure. The cilia are tiny, hair-like structures found in the respiratory and ear passages and help to clear debris and mucus. This results in increases risk of respiratory infections, sinusitis, ear infections and male infertility. The infertility results as the tails of sperm is basically cilia.
Cystic Fibrosis: Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease affecting the exocrine (mucus) glands of the lungs, liver, pancreas, and intestines, causing progressive disability due to multisystem failure.
Dehydration: Loss of fluids in the body
Dental abscess: Abscess of tooth, gum, or jawbone
Dental caries: A destructive process causing decalcification of the tooth enamel leading to cavitation of the tooth
Dental conditions: Conditions that affect ones dentition
Diabetes: Failing or reduced ability of the body to handle sugars.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Life-threatening complication of high blood sugars and diabetes.
Disulfiram - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Disulfiram during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Dry mouth: A condition characterized by the sensation of a dry mouth
Emphysema: Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is defined as an abnormal, permanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles accompanied by destruction of their walls and without obvious fibrosis.
Esophageal diverticulum: Stretched pocket area of esophagus tissue
Esophageal stricture: Narrowing of the esophagus
Fetor hepaticus: Faecal breath due to mercaptans which pass directly into the lung.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Repeated reflux of stomach acid into the throat.
Gastroesophageal reflux: Is referred to as the reflux of contents of the duodenum and stomach into the oesophagus
Gingivitis: Inflammation of the gums
Gum disease: Dental condition affecting the gums.
Halitosis: Bad breath
Hepatitis: Any type of liver inflammation or infection.
Immotile cilia syndrome, due to defective radial spokes: A very rare disorder where the cilia fail to move adequately due to abnormal cilia structure. The cilia are tiny, hair-like structures found in the respiratory and ear passages and help to clear debris and mucus. This results in increases risk of respiratory infections, sinusitis, ear infections and male infertility. The infertility results as the tails of sperm is basically cilia.
Immotile cilia syndrome, due to excessively long cilia: A very rare disorder where the cilia fail to move adequately due to abnormally long cilia. The cilia are tiny, hair-like structures found in the respiratory and ear passages and help to clear debris and mucus. This results in increases risk of respiratory infections, sinusitis, ear infections and male infertility. The infertility results as the tails of sperm is basically cilia.
Kidney disease: Reduced kidney function from various causes.
Laryngeal carcinoma: Cancer of the laryngeal area. Smoking and alcohol increase the risk of this cancer.
Larynx Cancer: Cancer of the voice box or nearby areas.
Liver conditions: Any condition that affects the liver
Liver failure: Acute liver failure (ALF) is an uncommon condition in which the rapid deterioration of liver function results in coagulopathy and alteration in the mental status of a previously healthy individual.
Lung abscess: Pus (abscess) in the lung
Lung symptoms: Symptoms affecting one or both lungs.
Methionine adenosyltransferase deficiency: A rare inborn error of metabolism characterized by high methionine levels in the blood due to an enzyme deficiency (methionine adenosyltransferase). Most cases are asymptomatic but severe cases with very low enzyme activity can cause neurological symptoms.
Mouth cancer: Any cancer that occurs in the mouth
Mouth conditions: Any condition that affects the mouth
Mouth infection: Any infection that occurs in ones mouth
Mouth ulcers: Ulcers in the mouth membranes or oral areas
Neck conditions: Any condition that affects the neck
Nose conditions: Any condition that affects the nose
Oral cancer: Cancer (malignant) of the lip or inside the mouth.
Periodontitis: Dental infection of the gums and/or related bones.
Pharynx cancer: A condition that is characterised by a malignant lesion located in the pharynx
Pneumonia: Infection of the lung by bacteria, viruses or fungus.
Postnasal drip: Draining of nasal secretions down the back of the throat
Primary ciliary dyskinesia: A very rare disorder where the cilia fail to move. The cilia are tiny, hair-like structures found in the respiratory and ear passages and help to clear debris and mucus. This results in increases risk of respiratory infections, sinusitis, ear infections and male infertility. The infertility results as the tails of sperm is basically cilia.
Primary ciliary dyskinesia, 2: A very rare disorder where the cilia fail to move. Type 2 differs from the other forms of primary ciliar dyskinesia in the location of the genetic defect (19q13.3qter). The cilia are tiny, hair-like structures found in the respiratory and ear passages and help to clear debris and mucus. This results in increases risk of respiratory infections, sinusitis, ear infections and male infertility. The infertility results as the tails of sperm is basically cilia.
Primary ciliary dyskinesia, 3: A very rare disorder where the cilia fail to move. Type 3 differs from the other forms of primary ciliar dyskinesia in the location of the genetic defect (5p). The cilia are tiny, hair-like structures found in the respiratory and ear passages and help to clear debris and mucus. This results in increases risk of respiratory infections, sinusitis, ear infections and male infertility. The infertility results as the tails of sperm is basically cilia.
Primary ciliary dyskinesia, 4: A very rare disorder where the cilia fail to move. Type 4 differs from the other forms of primary ciliar dyskinesia in the location of the genetic defect (15q13.1-q15.1). The cilia are tiny, hair-like structures found in the respiratory and ear passages and help to clear debris and mucus. This results in increases risk of respiratory infections, sinusitis, ear infections and male infertility. The infertility results as the tails of sperm is basically cilia.
Primary ciliary dyskinesia, 5: A very rare disorder where the cilia fail to move. Type 5 differs from the other forms of primary ciliar dyskinesia in the location of the genetic defect (16p12.2-p12.1). The cilia are tiny, hair-like structures found in the respiratory and ear passages and help to clear debris and mucus. This results in increases risk of respiratory infections, sinusitis, ear infections and male infertility. The infertility results as the tails of sperm is basically cilia.
Primary ciliary dyskinesia, 6: A very rare disorder where the cilia fail to move. Type 6 differs from the other forms of primary ciliar dyskinesia in the location of the genetic defect (7p14-p13). The cilia are tiny, hair-like structures found in the respiratory and ear passages and help to clear debris and mucus. This results in increases risk of respiratory infections, sinusitis, ear infections and male infertility. The infertility results as the tails of sperm is basically cilia.
Reflux: Rising stomach acid up the esophagus
Respiratory infections: Any infection that occurs to the respiratory system
Respiratory system cancer: A condition that is characterised by a malignancy anatomically located in the respiratory system
Respiratory tract infections:
Rhinitis: Nasal lining inflammation leading to runny/blocked nose
Rumination disorder: A chronic eating condition where the stomach contents are regurgitated, rechewed and swallowed again. It tends to occur predominantly in infants, young children and people with mental impairment but it can occur in otherwise healthy individuals. Sufferers often try to hide their condition for fear of being diagnosed as having bulimia. The condition is often misdiagnosed as gastroparesis or bulimia. The regurgitation can occur as soon as the food is swallowed or even up to an hour after finishing eating.
Sinusitis: Sinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses.
Smoking: The smoking of cigarettes
Sphenoid Sinusitis: Accumulation of mucoid secretions in the sphenoid sinus located deep to the nose, often with subsequent colonisation and infection by bacteria, viruses or fungi
Stomach Conditions: Any condition that affects a persons stomach
Stomatitis: Mouth lining inflammation or infection
Thallium poisoning: The poisoning of a person with the element thallium
Throat infection: A condition which is characterized by an infection which is located in the throat
Tonsilitis: Inflammation of the tonsils in the throat.
Tooth abscess: Pus-filled abscess of a tooth
Tuberculosis: Bacterial infection causing nodules forming, most commonly in the lung.
Uremia: Excessive urea and waste products in the blood
Zenker's diverticulum: Zenker's diverticulum, is a diverticulum of the mucosa of the pharynx, just above the cricopharyngeal muscle.