Abstract
Aim:The study aimed to assess the oral condition in a group of Egyptian children with bronchial asthma in terms of salivary pH and dental caries pattern. And, assessment of the medications taken by those children (Aironyl and Apidone) in terms of pH and total sugar content. Material and methods:A sample of 60 children was divided into two groups (30 asthmatics, 30 asthmatic-free). A questionnaire was used to record history of asthma, snacking habits and frequency of tooth brushing. Dental caries surface index was measured using DMFs/defs index. The saliva samples were collected for measuring salivary pH. Anti-asthmatics (Aironyl and Apidone) were evaluated in terms of pH and total sugar content Results:The asthmatics had a significantly higher value regarding(defs) than the control (p < 0.001). Concerning the pH value, the asthmatics had a significantly lower value than the control(p < 0.001(.But there was no significant difference between both groups regarding DMFs (p=0.260). Both drugs (Apidone and Aironyl) are acidic where their pH values are 5.3 and 5.1 respectively. While, the total sugar content of Apidone is higher than Aironyl as the values are 17g% and 0.5g% respectively. Conclusions:Asthmatic children have more caries experience than healthy controls. Salivary pH value is less in asthmatics than controls.
Highlights
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by an obstruction of the airflow1.Asthma is a significant public health issue with global variations in incidence and severity2.10.21608/ADJC.2021.66820.1091The aim of asthma treatment is to reduce symptoms while maintaining normal lung function and preventing permanent changes in the airways3.Long-term treatment is needed for children with chronic medical conditions
The total sugar content of Apidone is higher than Aironyl as the values are 17g% and 0.5g% respectively
Salivary pH value is less in asthmatics than controls
Summary
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by an obstruction of the airflow. Long-term treatment is needed for children with chronic medical conditions. As a result, they are at an increased risk of dental diseases in general, and dental caries in particular.This increased risk of caries is either a result of their disease or as a sideeffect of their drugs. Some authors suggest that children with asthma showed lower salivary flow rate and pH than healthy one 5. Reduced salivary flow rate was found to be linked to lower salivary pH as well. The amount of sucrose in the drug, its acidity, and the person's salivary flow rate and buffering efficiency are all variables to consider when assessing the drug's cariogenicity
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