Allergy or asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes especially 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. Allergy or ssthma medication comprises bronchodilators, corticosteroids and anticholinergic drugs. Most of these drugs are inhaled using various forms of inhalers or nebulizers. The effects of these drugs on the dentition such as tooth decay, erosion or oral health have been a subject of debate among dental practitionerss. 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. References Thomas MS, et al. Asthma and oral health: a review.Aust Dent J. 2010 Jun;55(2):128-33. Manuel ST, et al. Asthma and dental erosion. Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ). 2008 JulSep;6(23):370-4.