Glossary for Breath odor

Medical terms related to Breath odor or mentioned in this section include:

• Achalasia: A rare condition where the patients muscles, such as the cardiac sphincter of the stomach, are unable to relax.
• Acidic tastes: Acidic or metallic taste in mouth
• Acidosis: The accumulation of hydrogen ions or the depletion of the alkaline reserve in the body.
• Acute appendicitis: Infection of the appendix
• Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis: A reoccurring periodontal disease which results in necrosis and ulceration of the gums. Symptoms may include fever, bone loss, breath odor and enlarge neck and throat lymph nodes. Also called trench mouth, Vincent's angina or Vincent's 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.
• Allergic tension-fatigue syndrome: Variable symptoms caused by food allergy.
• Atrophic rhinitis: Type of rhinitis caused by thinning nasal membranes
• Bad breath: The occurrence of a bad odour that comes from a persons mouth
• Body odor: Unpleasant scents of the body
• Bowel obstruction: A condition which is characterized by the obstruction of the gastrointestinal system
• Breath symptoms: Breath-related symptoms including breath odor
• Breath with fecal odor: The occurrence of a fecal odor on ones breath
• Breath with fruity odor: The occurrence of a fruity odor on ones breath
• Breathing symptoms: Symptoms affecting the breathing systems.
• Bronchiectasis: Chronic bronchiole dilation from secretions and blockages.
• Bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchi as a symptom
• 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
• Chemical poisoning - Chloroform: Chloroform is a chemical used mainly as a refrigerant but also as a solvent in various processing and industrial applications. It's use as an anesthetic is relatively uncommon these days. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure.
• Chemical poisoning - Methyl Bromide: Methyl Bromide is a chemical used mainly in insecticides, fire extinguishers, wool degreasers and oil extraction. The chemical may be absorbed through the skin. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure.
• Chemical poisoning - Trichloroethane: Trichloroethane is a chemical used mainly as an industrial solvent but also in inks and lubricants. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure.
• Chemical poisoning - White Phosphorus: White Phosphorus is a chemical used mainly in fertilizers, water treatment, rodenticides and insecticides (for cockroaches). Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure.
• Chronic sinusitis: Chronic inflammation of the sinuses
• 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.
• Ciliary dyskinesia-bronchiectasis: 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. The lack of ciliary movement can cause a lung disease called bronchiectasis where a build up of mucus causes infections and airway damage. The airways then become enlarged. The condition can become progressively worse with time and can result in serious breathing problems.
• 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.
• Dental caries: Decay of the teeth
• Dental conditions: Conditions that affect ones dentition
• Dental symptoms: Symptoms affecting teeth or mouth area.
• Diabetes-like symptoms: Symptoms similar to those of diabetes
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A metabolic acidosis that results from the accumulation of ketones when diabetes mellitus is poorly controlled
• Diabetic ketoacidosis: A metabolic acidosis that results from the accumulation of ketones when diabetes mellitus is poorly controlled
• Dry mouth: When the mouth is not as moist as usual.
• Empyema:
• Esophageal diverticulum: Stretched pocket area of esophagus tissue
• Esophageal stricture: Narrowing of the esophagus
• Esophagus Cancer: Cancer of the esophagus in the throat.
• Esophagus symptoms: Symptoms affecting the esophagus (digestive throat passage)
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Repeated reflux of stomach acid into the throat.
• Gastrojejunocolic fistula: an abnormal tract connecting the stomach, jejunum and colon
• Gingivitis: Inflammation of the gums
• Gum disease: Dental condition affecting the gums.
• Gum symptoms: Dental symptoms affecting the gums
• Halitosis: Bad breath
• Heartburn: Chest or digestive pain from reflux of stomach acid
• Hepatic encephalopathy: Caused by marked liver disease that results in disturbances of consciousness
• 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 failure: The inability of the kidney to function correctly in its function of excreting metabolites from the blood
• 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.
• Larynx symptoms: Symptoms affecting the larynx (voice box) in the neck
• Liver conditions: Any condition that affects the liver
• Liver failure: When the liver fails to function
• Lung abscess: The formation of a localized collection of puss in a cavity in the lungs
• Lung infection: Any infection that occurs 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 or sores in the mouth region.
• Neck conditions: Any condition that affects the neck
• Nose conditions: Any condition that affects the nose
• Odor symptoms: Any of various body scents
• Oral cancer: Cancer (malignant) of the lip or inside the mouth.
• Oropharyngeal cancer, adult: Cancer of the back of the mouth which forms part of the throat including the back of the tongue, tonsils, part of the throat wall and soft palate (oropharynx).
• Periodontitis: Dental infection of the gums and/or related bones.
• Pharyngitis: Inflammation of the pharynx.
• Pharynx cancer: A condition that is characterised by a malignant lesion located in the pharynx
• Pneumonia: Lung infection or inflammation (as a symptom)
• Postnasal drip: Drip from the nose 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
• Renal failure: A condition characterized by a failure of the kidney to excrete toxic metabolites from the body
• Respiratory symptoms: Symptoms affecting the breathing systems.
• Respiratory system cancer: A condition that is characterised by a malignancy anatomically located in the respiratory system
• Respiratory tract infections:
• 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: Inflammation of the sinus passages (as a symptom)
• 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: Inflammation of the oral mucous membranes.
• Taste symptoms: Changes to the sense of taste.
• 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.
• Tonsillitis: A condition which is characterized by inflammation of the tonsils
• Tooth abscess: Pus-filled abscess of a tooth
• Tooth decay: Tooth decay or dental caries
• Tuberculosis: Bacterial infection causing nodules forming, most commonly in the lung.
• Uremia: Build up of toxins usually excreted by the kidneys, associated with real failure in a woman who is pregnant.
• Vincent's disease: Form of gingivitis causing ulcers
• Zenker's diverticulum: Zenker's diverticulum, is a diverticulum of the mucosa of the pharynx, just above the cricopharyngeal muscle.

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