Bad Breath (HALITOSIS) Halitosis, in its common term, means bad odor from the mouth or simply bad breath. It can be due to various factors Halitosis/bad breath can have oral (mouth) or non-oral (systemic) causes. Food substances that are volatile like onion, garlic, spices and tobacco chewing and smoking can also cause bad breath The major reasons for halitosis 1. Chronic sinusitis 2. Tonsillitis and tonsilolith (stone in…
Biofilms In Ear infections A biofilm is a thin layer of microbial slime and proteins adhering to a surface. Biofilm forms when bacterial cells adhere to a surface and produce a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), a sticky, glue-like material. The bacteria remain embedded within the EPS, which protects them Bacteria and fungi are present naturally in the air and water. This can attach to damp surfaces…
Complications of Snoring Snoring is not a disease but could be a manifestation of an underlying condition. It is a trigger. During the day, the muscles of the neck keep the airway wide and help air pass through the nose and throat smoothly. Meanwhile, during sleep, neck muscles loosen and collapse into this airway, narrowing it and causing airflow turbulence. The suction current created by the rapid airflow…
