Impact Of Asthma On Oral Health: A Review

Review Article
Supriya Sharma., Priyanka Gaur., Shalini Gupta and Surya Kant
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2018.0905.2073
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Asthma, beta-2 agonist, dental caries, dental erosion, inhaled corticosteroids, oral candidiasis.
Abstract: 

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that stimulates the airway constriction and produces excess mucus, making breathing difficult. It is distinguished by the obstruction of airflow which is inconsistent over a short period of time. This is a reversible condition, either spontaneously or can be controlled with the help of various drugs. Asthma medication includes bronchodilators, antiinflammatory, corticosteroids and anticholinergic drugs. Most of these drugs are inhaled using different forms of nebulizers or inhalers. The impact of these drugs on oral health is the topic of debate among dental practitioners or Dentist. Patients taking medicine for asthma may be at risk of dental caries, dental erosion, periodontal diseases and oral candidiasis. Hence, patients undergoing treatment of asthma should receive special prophylactic attention. This review evaluates the consortium between asthma and oral health and indicates diverse measures to counter possible oral health status affiliated with asthma.