Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, India.
Aust Dent J. 2010 Jun;55(2):128-33. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2010.01226.x.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes the airways to constrict and produce excess mucus, making breathing difficult. It is characterized by the obstruction of airflow which is variable over a short period of time. This condition is reversible, either spontaneously or can be controlled with the help of drugs. Asthma medication comprises bronchodilators, corticosteroids and anticholinergic drugs. Most of these drugs are inhaled using various forms of inhalers or nebulizers. The effect of these drugs on oral health is the subject of debate among dental practitioners. Patients taking asthma medication may be at risk of dental caries, dental erosion, periodontal diseases and oral candidiasis. Hence, patients with bronchial asthma on medication should receive special prophylactic attention. This article reviews the correlation between asthma and oral health, and suggests various measures to counter possible oral health problems related to asthma.
哮喘是一种慢性炎症性疾病，可导致气道收缩并产生过多的黏液，从而导致呼吸困难。其特征是气流阻塞，这种阻塞在短时间内是多变的。这种情况是可以逆转的，要么是自发的，要么可以通过药物帮助控制。哮喘药物包括支气管扩张剂、皮质类固醇和抗胆碱能药物。这些药物大多数通过各种形式的吸入器或雾化器吸入。这些药物对口腔健康的影响是牙科医生争论的话题。服用哮喘药物的患者可能有患龋齿、牙齿侵蚀、牙周病和口腔念珠菌病的风险。因此，服用支气管哮喘药物的患者应接受特殊的预防措施。本文综述了哮喘与口腔健康之间的相关性，并提出了各种措施来对抗与哮喘相关的可能的口腔健康问题。
