[Halitosis concomitant with chronic ENT pathology in children]

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D A Tulupov, D N Bakhmutov, E P Karpova

    Vestnik Otorinolaringologii
    |December 5, 2013
    PubMed

    Insights

    Gas chromatography can diagnose chronic ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions in children with foul breath. Chronic tonsillitis often causes halitosis in children due to elevated cadaverine levels in exhaled air.

    Area of Science:

    • Otorhinolaryngology
    • Analytical Chemistry
    • Pediatric Medicine

    Context:

    • Chronic ear, nose, and throat (ENT) pathologies are common in children.
    • Halitosis (foul breath) in children can indicate underlying ENT disease.
    • Gas chromatography (GC) is a potential diagnostic tool.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate gas chromatography (GC) for diagnosing chronic ENT pathology in children.
    • To identify volatile compounds in the exhaled air of children with halitosis.
    • To determine the etiological factors of halitosis in pediatric patients.

    Summary:

    • 37 children (5-18 years) with chronic ENT diseases and halitosis were analyzed using GC.
    • Cadaverine was detected in 91.9% of patients, while volatile sulfur compounds were found in fewer patients, primarily older than 14.
    • Chronic tonsillitis was identified as the primary cause of extraoral halitosis in children, often linked to elevated cadaverine.

    Impact:

    • Gas chromatography offers a promising non-invasive method for diagnosing pediatric ENT conditions.
    • Findings highlight differences in halitosis causes between children and adults.
    • This research aids in understanding and managing halitosis in pediatric populations.

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