Oral health in asthmatic patients: a review

Oral health in asthmatic patients: a review

Abstract Different drugs used to treat asthma, such as beta 2 agonists and inhaled steroids, may promote a higher risk of caries, dental erosion, periodontal disease and oral candidiasis. This article reviews the evidences of mechanisms involved in oral diseases in patients affected by asthma. The m...

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Main Authors: Federica Gani, Marco Caminati, Fabio Bellavia, Andrea Baroso, Paolo Faccioni, Paolo Pancera, Veronica Batani, Gianenrico Senna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Clinical and Molecular Allergy
Subjects:
Asthma
Corticosteroid inhalers
Dental caries
Oral candidiasis
Periodontal disease
Saliva
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12948-020-00137-2

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