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Conditions
Brief summary
The impact of Anti- Asthmatic medications on salivary pH and dental caries pattern in a Group of Egyptian Children with Bronchial Asthma.
Detailed description
Due to lack of published studies about the impact of anti-asthmatic medications on salivary pH and dental caries pattern among the Egyptian children diagnosed with Bronchial Asthma, this study will be conducted to cover this point.
Interventions
DRUGAironyl syrup(Terbutaline sulfate) + Epidrone syrup(Dexamethone)
Aironyl syrup(Terbutaline sulfate ................. 1.5mg) 0.075-0.29 mg/ kg body weight 3 times daily Apidone syrup(Dexamethone) (0.02 to 0.3 mg per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day, divided and taken 3 or 4 times a day)
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* \- Children aged 6-12 years old diagnosed with Bronchial asthma (Mixed dentition stage). * Control group : a matched group aged 6-12 years old * Patients taking regular medications for the treatment of Bronchial asthma at least for 1 year back * Both male and female patients will be included.
Exclusion criteria
* No other systemic Diseases.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pH of Saliva | 1year | Digital pH electrode meter |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pattern of Dental caries | 1year | DMFs/defs index |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Drug composition(pH and total sugar content) | 2 minutes | Digital PH electrode meter |
Outcome results
None listed