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Zamanzadeh1 M, Dabaghzadeh A, Mollaei M, Mohammadi M, Hoshyari N, Fendereski A et al . Prevalence of Hyposalivation and Xerostomia in Pediatric Asthma Patients. J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2024; 34 (239) :66-73
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Maryam Zamanzadeh1 
, Abbas Dabaghzadeh , Melika Mollaei , Mohammadjavad Mohammadi , Narjes Hoshyari , Afsane Fendereski , Maedeh Salehi
, Abbas Dabaghzadeh , Melika Mollaei , Mohammadjavad Mohammadi , Narjes Hoshyari , Afsane Fendereski , Maedeh Salehi
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Background and purpose: The potential association between asthma and various oral and dental conditions such as caries, tooth wear, periodontal diseases, and alterations in the oral mucosa remains a topic of ongoing debate among dental professionals. This study sought to assess the prevalence of hyposalivation and dry mouth in children aged 3 to 12 years with asthma, who were referred to Bu Ali Sina Hospital in Sari in 2023.
Materials and methods: This descriptive-analytical epidemiological study was conducted on pediatric asthma patients at Bu Ali Sina Hospital in Sari. Data on each patient’s asthma severity, duration of the condition, and medication usage were collected through questionnaires and interviews with patients’ parents. Unstimulated salivary flow was measured using the gravimetric method. Statistical analyses were performed using Spearman's correlation coefficient, Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, and Chi-square tests to compare the data, with a significance level set at 0.05.
Results: A total of 66 children (32 boys and 34 girls) participated in this study. Hyposalivation was observed in 33.3% of the children (22 out of 66), while 42.4% (28 out of 66) experienced dry mouth. A statistically significant association was found between gender and hyposalivation, with boys being more affected than girls (P<0.05). Furthermore, dry mouth was notably more prevalent among children with hyposalivation (P<0.001). Children with hyposalivation were approximately 16 times more likely to report dry mouth compared to those without hyposalivation (Odds Ratio=16.35, P=0.001).
Conclusion: This study highlights the higher prevalence of hyposalivation in boys compared to girls, though no significant association was found between gender and presence of dry mouth. A strong, statistically significant link between hyposalivation and dry mouth was confirmed through multiple logistic regression analysis. These findings suggest that children with hyposalivation are at a markedly increased risk of experiencing dry mouth, underscoring the need for early detection and management in pediatric asthma patients.
Materials and methods: This descriptive-analytical epidemiological study was conducted on pediatric asthma patients at Bu Ali Sina Hospital in Sari. Data on each patient’s asthma severity, duration of the condition, and medication usage were collected through questionnaires and interviews with patients’ parents. Unstimulated salivary flow was measured using the gravimetric method. Statistical analyses were performed using Spearman's correlation coefficient, Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, and Chi-square tests to compare the data, with a significance level set at 0.05.
Results: A total of 66 children (32 boys and 34 girls) participated in this study. Hyposalivation was observed in 33.3% of the children (22 out of 66), while 42.4% (28 out of 66) experienced dry mouth. A statistically significant association was found between gender and hyposalivation, with boys being more affected than girls (P<0.05). Furthermore, dry mouth was notably more prevalent among children with hyposalivation (P<0.001). Children with hyposalivation were approximately 16 times more likely to report dry mouth compared to those without hyposalivation (Odds Ratio=16.35, P=0.001).
Conclusion: This study highlights the higher prevalence of hyposalivation in boys compared to girls, though no significant association was found between gender and presence of dry mouth. A strong, statistically significant link between hyposalivation and dry mouth was confirmed through multiple logistic regression analysis. These findings suggest that children with hyposalivation are at a markedly increased risk of experiencing dry mouth, underscoring the need for early detection and management in pediatric asthma patients.
Type of Study: Brief Report |
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Dentistry
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