Patient's question:
I am the patient who mentioned bad breath just now. I would like to know if I should see a general practitioner at the hospital, who would prescribe many medications for me. What specific medications will be prescribed for treatment?Doctor's answer:
Halitosis is primarily a result of excessive consumption of cold drinks, the stomach's function being obstructed by cold pathogens, and the excessive dominance of Yangming dry heat. People suffering from halitosis often find that consuming seaweed can completely eliminate the condition. Additionally, a light diet and eating foods rich in fiber help clean the mouth. It is also advisable to consume foods that clear heat, dispel dampness, and eliminate foul odors. Examples include: holding sweet melon seed powder in the mouth; drinking fennel soup or chewing raw fennel; frequently chewing orange cakes; washing the face with water cooked from perilla seeds; and holding and dissolving plum pastilles, all of which are effective in reducing halitosis. Reducing the number of bifidobacteria in the gastrointestinal tract can also help treat halitosis. Bifidobacteria factors such as soybean oligosaccharides, isomaltulose oligosaccharides, and fructooligosaccharides are very effective in treating halitosis.When patients face the problem of halitosis, we should promptly implement symptomatic treatment principles and avoid delaying medical consultation. If halitosis persists despite treatment, it is important to promptly switch to a new treatment plan.