Periodontal status and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A growing body of evidence suggests a role for oral bacteria in lung infections. This systematic review aimed to analyse the association between poor periodontal status and the frequency of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations.

Methods

PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL and Medline were searched for studies published until May 2020, with no language restriction. Studies reporting periodontal condition, or periodontal treatment outcomes, with data on the frequency of exacerbations of COPD, were identified. The primary outcome was the frequency of exacerbations and secondary outcomes included quality of life (QoL) and hospitalisation. Quality and risk of bias assessment were carried out using the Newcastle Ottawa Scale for observational stu

SUBMITTER: Kelly N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8418022 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature