Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes the airways to constrict and produce excess mucus, making breathing difficult. The effect of the asthma drugs (bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and anticholinergic drugs) on oral health is the subject of debate among dental practitioners. Patients taking asthma medication may be at risk for dental caries, dental erosion, periodontal diseases and oral candidiasis. Hence, patients with bronchial asthma on medication should receive special prophylactic attention.
Asthma is a growing public health problem affecting over 300 million people worldwide. It is estimated that an additional 100 million may be diagnosed with asthma by 2025. As the prevalence of asthma is on the rise, the problems caused by asthma medication could result in a significant worldwide dental health problem. Therefore, it is necessary to scrutinize the effects of…
