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KMID : 0363420100240020075
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Journal of Korean Oriental Pediatrics
2010 Volume.24 No. 2 p.75 ~ p.87
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A Clinical Study on Characteristics of Pediatric Patients with Halitosis
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Yoon Hye-Joon
Lee Jin-Yong
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Abstract
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Objectives: Halitosis affects a large proportion of the population, and it may cause a significant social or psychological problems but pathophysiological mechanism of halitosis is unclear. The purpose of this study is to investigate pediatric halitosis patients’ characteristics and their related symptoms.
Methods: 133 patients were participated at the Pediatric Clinic of Kyanhee Oriental Medical Center from May 29th, 2010 to July 10th, 2010. We measured sulfide level and reviewed medical charts and asked some questions. Patients of sex, age, respiratory symptoms, digestive symptoms, systemic symptoms and sulfide level were analyzed.
Results: Stuffy nose, cough after sleep, sputum, snoring, indigestion, stomachache, motion sickness, and Bi-We-Soo diagnosis grades were significantly associated with halitosis
Conclusions: Based on data, we found that halitosis is related to the respiratory and digestive symptoms. Also, we can refer this study when diagnosing patients or giving treatments to patients.
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KEYWORD
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Halitosis, Pediatrics, Sulfide monitors, Rhinitis, Stuffy nose, Sputum, Snoring, Indigestion, Stomachache, Motion sickness
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