• Approximately 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma. This equals about 1 in 13 people. 1• About 20 million U.S. adults age 18 and older have asthma.• Asthma rates are highest in Black adults in the U.S.• Asthma is more common in female adults than male adults. Around 9.8% of female adults have …

Dry mouth—also called xerostomia—results from an inadequate flow of saliva. It is not a disease, but a symptom of a medical disorder or a side effect of certain medications, such as antihistamines, decongestants, painkillers, diuretics, and many others. For more information: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/dry-mouth If you are someone you know is in need of donated dental care …

• Asthma is a long-term disease that causes inflammation and swelling of the airways. This results in the narrowing of the airways that carry air from the nose and mouth to the lungs.• Asthma symptoms include trouble breathing (shortness of breath), wheezing, coughing, and tightness or pain in the chest.• Asthma symptoms can be triggered …

Decay around the edges, or a margin, of fillings, is also common for older adults. Because many older adults lacked the benefits of fluoride and modern preventive dental care when they were growing up, they often have a number of dental fillings. Over the years, these fillings may weaken and tend to fracture and leak around …