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[ad_1] New Delhi: When we narrow in on a single part of the body or a condition, certain issues can be overlooked. Parts of the body are interconnected, and it can be helpful to view the body like a machine with many moving parts. Managing your asthma can be challenging enough, but it is important to pay attention to other parts of the body. While the focus of asthma is predominantly the lungs, giving attention to oral health, including your tongue, teeth, and throat, is important too. People with asthma often experience dry mouth, which can be caused by breathing through the mouth due to restricted airflow or a decrease in saliva production. Dry mouth can lead to various oral health issues, including gingivitis, tooth decay, and oral candidiasis. Additionally, poor dental health resulting from bacterial overgrowth can lead to systemic health issues over time. Like any medication, asthma medication can have potential side effects. There have been several studies that d...

[ad_1] According to the World Health Organization (WHO), asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages. It is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe. A recent study pointed out that bronchial asthma seems to have gone up steadily since the 1970s, and it now affects an estimated 4 to 7 per cent of the global population. In India, around 3.3  per cent of kids are affected by childhood Bronchial Asthma. The numbers worldwide in fact can be higher because as the WHO points out, asthma is often under-diagnosed and under-treated, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Dr Asmita Mahajan, Consultant Neonatologist & Pediatrician, SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim - A Fortis Associate, spoke to Zee News Digital about asthma in kids in India, the reasons, asthma management, and more.  Q. Has asthma in kids gone up in the past five years? Dr Asmita Mahajan: Due to the rise in environmental pollution, esp...