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Posted On : 23 Feb 2006
When children between age 6-12 months present with halitosis without respiratory tract illness, where would the focus be? What should be done in such children?
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As soon as a child falls asleep, saliva production plummets, and the muscles relax. The longer a child sleeps, the higher the bacterial count in the mouth rises, resulting in "morning breath."
In children, smelly breath that persists throughout the day is most often the result of mouth-breathing, which dries out the mouth and allows the bacteria to grow. Children who consistently breathe through their mouths might have colds, sinus infections, allergies, or enlarged tonsils or adenoids blocking the nasal passages. Thumbsucking or sucking on a blanket can also dry out the mouth.

19 years ago
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jennifer smith
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streph
19 years ago
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Dr Binayak Roy
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acid reflux . anti reflux therapy
19 years ago
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eman
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postnasal discharge "rhinitis"
treated with antihitamine

19 years ago
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Natraj
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liver pathology. gotta check liver profile and may be gingivitis.
19 years ago




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