T. Murata, Y. Fujiyama, T. Yamaga
Sep 1, 2003
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Quality indicators
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Oral diseases
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The purpose of this report is to document the presence of dimethyl sulfide in mouth air as the predominant volatile sulfur compound (VSC) in an asthmatic patient who was regularly taking suplatast tosilate. STUDY DESIGN The patient was a 33-year-old woman who complained of bad breath. She had been diagnosed as having asthma and was receiving periodical medical examinations once a month. VSC in her mouth air were measured with a gas chromatograph. Oral physiotherapy was also carried out to remove any oral malodor of which the source was intraoral. RESULTS With the improvement in oral hygiene and periodontal conditions, the level of VSC was reduced but dimethyl sulfide still remained as the predominant VSC. CONCLUSIONS Dimethyl sulfide metabolized from suplatast tosilate may be a potential cause of halitosis.