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PAEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICAL PRESENTATION OF HALITOSIS IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY

A W Adegbiji1, T G Olajide2, A G Olusola1

  • 1ENT Department, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria.

Journal of the West African College of Surgeons
|November 28, 2018
PubMed

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Halitosis in children is often caused by nasal and throat conditions, impacting social well-being. Prompt treatment of these ear, nose, and throat issues can successfully resolve bad breath in most cases.

Area of Science:

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Halitosis (bad breath) is a prevalent medico-social concern in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding its clinical, epidemiological, and etiological factors is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinical and epidemiological patterns of halitosis in Nigerian children.
  • To identify the underlying causes (aetiology) and associated psycho-social issues.
  • To assess treatment outcomes for pediatric halitosis.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective hospital-based study was conducted over two years in a tertiary hospital.
  • Data collected via interviewer-assisted questionnaires from children with halitosis complaints.
  • Statistical analysis performed using SPSS version 16.0.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of halitosis was 6.8%, with a male predominance (1.5:1 ratio).
  • Common causes included rhinosinusitis (24.6%), nasal foreign bodies (23.1%), and adenotonsillar hypertrophy (18.5%).
  • Associated psycho-social issues were social withdrawal (35.4%) and depression (29.2%); 83.1% of patients were successfully treated.

Conclusions:

  • Halitosis in children is frequently linked to treatable ear, nose, and throat conditions.
  • Addressing nasal and pharyngeal diseases offers effective management for pediatric halitosis.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention can mitigate psycho-social impacts.
Abstract

Keywords:
Halitosis in childrenImpacted foreign bodiesRhinitisTonsillitis

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