Oral Findings in Pediatric Patients With Allergic Rhinitis and/or Asthma

Oral Findings in Pediatric Patients With Allergic Rhinitis and/or Asthma: a Cohort Study

The aim of the study was to evaluate if there were differences in oral findings between patients diagnosed with allergic rhinitis and/or asthma and a control group of health people.

The aim of the study was to evaluate if there were differences in oral findings between patients diagnosed with allergic rhinitis and/or asthma and a control group of health people. At the oral evaluation, the following indexes were calculated: PSR, Periodontal Screening and Recording; PI, Plaque Control Record and DMFT, Decayed Missing Filled Teeth Index. Absence or presence of mouth breathing was also recorded. Linear regressions were calculated to compare the oral findings with gravity of allergic rhinitis, to asthma compensation and to asthma treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age 5-14 years old
• presence of allergic rhinitis diagnosed according to ASIA guidelines and/or presence of asthma diagnosed according to GINA guidelines

Exclusion Criteria:

• refuse to participate to the study
• presence of systemic diseases that could alter oral conditions (Sjögren syndrome, celiac disease, calcium disorders).