Inhaler medicament effects on saliva and plaque pH in asthmatic children. 1998

B Kargul, and I Tanboga, and S Ergeneli, and F Karakoc, and E Dagli
Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect on saliva and plaque pH of beta 2 agonist (salbutamol 400 mcg) and inhaler corticosteroid (fluticasonepropionate 250 mcg). The interproximal plaque pH responses to these medicaments and examine the effect of chewing gum after the usage of these inhalers. Thirty children of both sexes, from six to fourteen years old, participated in the study. The pH microelectrode was used in the study. The interdental sites chosen were those between the premolars in the 4 quadrants. The pH measurements were made baseline and 1, 5, 10, 20, 30 minutes after the use of medicaments as inhaler and also saliva was stimulated by sugar free chewing gum (Vivident). Data analyses were conducted using a statistical package through the University's computing center. The resulting pH values decreased in all four plaque sites and saliva during 30 minutes after inhaler drugs. After rinsing with water, the pH values also decreased (p < 0.001). Decreasing pH increased with chewing gum (p < 0.001). The hypothesis is that a decrease in pH in medicated asthmatics could be caused by inhaler drugs. Conclusive evidence for the relative role of the disease and the drug in saliva secretion and composition seems to require a longitudinal study on asthmatics before and after the onset of drug administration. We suggest that children with bronchial asthma treated with inhaler drugs should receive special preventive attention.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D001993 Bronchodilator Agents Agents that cause an increase in the expansion of a bronchus or bronchial tubes. Bronchial-Dilating Agents,Bronchodilator,Bronchodilator Agent,Broncholytic Agent,Bronchodilator Effect,Bronchodilator Effects,Bronchodilators,Broncholytic Agents,Broncholytic Effect,Broncholytic Effects,Agent, Bronchodilator,Agent, Broncholytic,Agents, Bronchial-Dilating,Agents, Bronchodilator,Agents, Broncholytic,Bronchial Dilating Agents,Effect, Bronchodilator,Effect, Broncholytic,Effects, Bronchodilator,Effects, Broncholytic
D002638 Chewing Gum A preparation of chicle, sometimes mixed with other plastic substances, sweetened and flavored. It is masticated usually for pleasure as a candy substitute but it sometimes acts as a vehicle for the administration of medication. Chewing Gums,Gum, Chewing,Gums, Chewing
D002648 Child A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. Children
D003731 Dental Caries Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp. Caries, Dental,Carious Lesions,Dental Cavities,Dental Cavity,Dental Decay,Dental White Spots,Carious Dentin,Decay, Dental,Dental White Spot,White Spot, Dental,White Spots, Dental,Carious Dentins,Carious Lesion,Cavities, Dental,Cavity, Dental,Dentin, Carious,Dentins, Carious,Lesion, Carious,Lesions, Carious,Spot, Dental White,Spots, Dental White
D003773 Dental Plaque A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms. Plaque, Dental
D004338 Drug Combinations Single preparations containing two or more active agents, for the purpose of their concurrent administration as a fixed dose mixture. Drug Combination,Combination, Drug,Combinations, Drug
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D006863 Hydrogen-Ion Concentration The normality of a solution with respect to HYDROGEN ions; H+. It is related to acidity measurements in most cases by pH pH,Concentration, Hydrogen-Ion,Concentrations, Hydrogen-Ion,Hydrogen Ion Concentration,Hydrogen-Ion Concentrations

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