ABSTRACT
La halitosis corresponde a una enfermedad muy prevalente en nuestro medio. Presentando gran importancia en nuestra sociedad actual, debido a los altos estándares de higiene e importancia de la imagen propia, puede traer consecuencias psicológicas importantes a quienes la padecen. Más del 85% de la halitosis se debe a la acción de bacterias anaerobias, quienes a través de la degradación de proteínas producen compuestos llamados CSV, que producen el mal olor. El 98% de las causas de halitosis se debe a enfermedades donde es necesaria la evaluación de profesionales de la salud bucal y otorrinolaringólogos, quienes deben trabajar en conjunto para una recuperación óptima del problema. Las mediciones organolépticas siguen siendo el gold standard. Aquí se presenta un novedoso método de screening medidor, el medidor B/B, el que ha mostrado buenos resultados. Se muestra en esta revisión un algoritmo diagnóstico propuesto en la Revista de Otorrinolaringología de Brasil, quienes recomiendan este protocolo diagnóstico para minimizar costos y optimizar recursos. Permitiendo un tratamiento adecuado y buen pronóstico.
Halitosis is a very prevalent disease in our environment, with great importance in our society, due to the high standards of hygiene and the importance of self-image, it can bring important suffer and psychological consequences. Over 85 % of halitosis is produced by the action of anaerobic bacteria, who through protein degradation produce the liberation of compounds called CSV that produce odor. A 98% of the causes of halitosis are due to diseases where the assessment of oral health professionals and otolaryngologists is important, and who must work together for optimal recovery of the problem. The organoleptic measurements remain the "gold standard." In this review a novel method of screening meter is presented, the meter B/ B, which has shown good results. This papers shown a proposed a ENT diagnostic algorithm, who recommend a diagnostic protocol to minimize costs and optimize resources, allowing proper treatment and good prognosis.
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Humans , Halitosis/diagnosis , Halitosis/therapy , Halitosis/etiology , Halitosis/physiopathologyABSTRACT
La halitosis es una afección muy prevalence en la población mundial que genera un gran impacto en la calidad de vida de los pacientes y es un motivo frecuente de consulta en la práctica clínica diaria en otorrinolaringología, presentándonos un gran desafío para el manejo de esta condición. En general se considera que es exclusiva de la odontología, por lo que resulta interesante revisar en este artículo los factores etiológicos involucrados y los avances en diagnóstico y tratamiento.
Halitosis is a very prevalent disease in the world population that generates a great impact on the quality of life of patients and is a frequent complaint in daily clinical practice in otolaryngology, presenting us with a great challenge for the management of this condition. It is generally considered to be exclusive of dentistry, so it is interesting to review in this article the etiological factors involved and advances in diagnosis and treatment.
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Humans , Halitosis/diagnosis , Halitosis/therapy , Halitosis/etiology , Halitosis/physiopathologyABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of Oral Function Improvement Exercises on salivation, xerostomia and halitosis in elderly people. METHODS: The participants in the study were 48 female community-dwelling elders in D city. The Oral Function Improvement Exercises were given 3 times a week, for a total of 24 times from August to October 2011. Spitting method, Visual Analogue Scale, and halimeter (mBA-21) were used to evaluate the effects of Oral Function Improvement Exercises on salivation, xerostomia, and halitosis. The data were analyzed using chi2-test and t-test with the SPSS program. RESULTS: The experimental group had significantly better salivation, and less xerostomia and halitosis than the control group. CONCLUSION: The results indicate that Oral Function Improvement Exercises were effective for salivation, xerostomia and halitosis in the elders. Therefore, it was suggested that Oral Function Improvement Exercise are applicable in a community nursing intervention program to improve the quality of life for elders.