Respiratory disorders and oral health in child

Respiratory diseases are pathological conditions affecting the organs and tissues that make gas exchange difficult. They include conditions of the respiratory tract including the trachea bronchi bronchioles alveoli pleura pleural cavity and the nerves and muscles of respiration. About 65 million people suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and 3 million die from it each year making it the third leading cause of death worldwide. About 334 million people suffer from asthma the most common chronic disease of childhood affecting 14% of all children globally. Globally 4 million people die prematurely from chronic respiratory disease. Respiratory diseases in children can cause conditions that threaten oral and dental health. Tooth decay tooth erosion tooth enamel problems gingivitis and periodontal problems are more common in these children. Oral and dental health problems in these patients may be also related to the side effects of the disease or related to the drugs they use.Detection and diagnosis at an early age of 1-3 years helps in proper management of the condition and complications it will impinge on oral and dental health.