[Damage to teeth and oral mucosa caused by inhaled drugs: you can prevent it].

Background: Inhaled drugs for treating asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can reduce the oral pH, impair microbial homeostasis, and induce a decrease in salivary production. These mechanisms have potential for causing damage to the teeth and oral mucosa.

Case Description: Until December 2021, the Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb received reports of 210 dental and oral mucosal adverse events while using inhaled drugs.