Influence of mouth breathing on atopic dermatitis risk and oral health in children: A population-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/purpose

Previous studies have suggested that mouth breathing has harmful effects on atopic dermatitis (AD) and oral health in children, but the evidence has been insufficient. To investigate the association of mouth breathing with AD and oral health in Korean schoolchildren aged 8-11 years.

Materials and methods

Cross-sectional data were obtained from March to April 2016. A questionnaire was used to investigate children's mouth breathing habits and personal/family histories related to allergic disease. Oral health status was determined through a clinical oral examination. Data were analyzed with multivariable logistic regression.

Results

In total, 1507 children were included. A moderate relationship was observed between mouth breathing and AD (adjusted odds

SUBMITTER: Lee DW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7770290 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature