title: Dental treatment in children with asthma - a review.
abstract: This article aims to explain the effects of long-term use of asthma medications. It will discuss the effects of asthma on the oral cavity, as well considerations for the dentist when treating asthmatic patients. It will also explain how to manage asthma in the dental setting and provide advice on maintaining oral health for asthmatic patients.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Harrington
authors.affiliation: Royal Derby Hospital, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Uttoexeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Prado
authors.affiliation: Paediatric Dentistry, Central Manchester University Hospital, Manchester, M15 6FH.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Barry
mesh_terms: D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications*; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D019140:Dental Care for Children / Q000379:methods*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy