Symptoms and Illnesses
What You Need to Know
Acne (adults/teens)
Allergies
Blisters
Sore Throat
Anxiety
Mouth Ulcers
Smoking Cessation and Nicotine Withdrawal
Asthma
Bloating, Flatulence, and Aerophagia
Bruises, Ecchymoses, and Hematomas
Cold Sores or Oral Herpes
Acute Benign Bronchitis
Heartburn
Skin Burns
Hair Loss or Alopecia
Muscle Strain
Conjunctivitis, Eye and Eyelid Disorders
Constipation
Contraception
Corns, Calluses, and Soft Corns
Heatstroke or Sunstroke
Sunburn and Sun Allergy
Muscle Aches
Muscle Cramp
Cystitis and Urinary Tract Infection
Itching or Pruritus
Teeth and Gums
Mild depression
Seborrheic dermatitis
Acute diarrhea
Indigestion or dyspepsia
Pain
Osteoarthritis pain and other joint pain
Anal pain
Ear pain and earwax buildup
Back pain
Fatigue or asthenia
Fever
Folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles
Scabies
Influenza and flu-like illnesses
“Hangover”
Hemorrhoids (hemorrhoidal flare-ups)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (difficulty urinating)
Insomnia (minor sleep disturbance)
Heavy legs
Sore throat
Seasickness, Motion Sickness
Bad breath or halitosis
Headaches and migraines
Athlete's foot or fungal foot infection
Nail fungus
Vaginal Yeast Infection or Vaginal Candidiasis
Nausea and Vomiting
Paronychia
Morning-After Pill
Insect Bites
Minor Wounds and Cuts
Head Lice, Nits, and Pubic Lice
Weight Gain and Obesity
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Painful Periods or Dysmenorrhea
Nasopharyngitis
Head Cold or Coryza
Hay Fever or Other Allergic Rhinitis
Nosebleeds or Epistaxis
Dry Mouth or Xerostomia
Dry Eyes
Spasmophilia
Pregnancy Tests
Stiff Neck and Neck Pain
Cough
Menopausal Disorders and Hot Flashes
Warts
Intestinal Worms
Vertigo
Bad breath or halitosis If the people you are talking to seem to move away from you when you speak, you may have bad breath. Ask someone close to you to confirm this before worrying about it. What you need to know Bad breath is not a disease but a sign of a dysfunction or inadequate hygiene. Causes Bad breath may be due to: - poor hygiene of the teeth or gums - inflammation of the gums, mouth ulcers - a fungal infection of the mouth - dental cavities - tonsillitis, a head cold - nasal obstruction - sinusitis, bronchitis - a disease of the digestive system - excessive tobacco or alcohol use - a high-protein diet that promotes acetone production - poorly managed diabetes - certain foods (garlic, onion, cabbage, etc.) What not to do Do not self-medicate; see your doctor if your bad breath is associated with difficulty swallowing. Do not continue self-medication if your bad breath persists for more than 15 days despite serious hygiene measures; see your doctor, who can determine the cause. Good practices Prevention - Maintain good dental hygiene by carefully brushing your teeth and gums after meals and using dental floss or an interdental brush to clean the spaces between teeth. - See your dentist at least once a year, including for a scaling session. - Avoid foods that are hard to digest (garlic, onion, cabbage). If you have bad breath - Chew (chewing gum, mint candies); this stimulates saliva. - Drink plenty of fluids (more than 1.5 liters a day: water, herbal tea). - Brush your tongue with your toothbrush or even a tongue scraper. - Use antiseptic mouthwashes for 48 hours. Warning! Mouthwashes used too often (see Teeth and gums) can destroy the flora of the oral cavity and lead to fungal growth. - If you have eaten a dish rich in raw garlic or onions, bite into a coffee bean or chew a clove. Medications There are no medications to treat bad breath. So-called antiseptic mouth medications have limited effectiveness. You can use a mouthwash for 3 days, preferably choosing a product that contains only one substance, such as chlorhexidine. Some breath deodorants, such as FLUOCARIL ORAL SPRAY®, RICQLES ORAL SPRAY®, etc., can temporarily mask a bad odor. 49 Mouth antiseptic 49 PREXIDINE