Association of asthma and anti-asthmatic therapy with oral health and microbiota alterations in children - a cross-sectional study

Asthma negatively affects children`s oral health, including reduced salivary flow, and is associated with alterations in the oral microbiota. However, the development of caries in children with asthma cannot be attributed solely to medications or microbiota alterations. Therefore, meticulous oral hygiene and other preventive measures are especially important in children with asthma.