Unpeeled teeth - the cause of pneumonia

Researchers from Yale University found that poor oral hygiene can lead to pneumonia. It found a strong link between bacteria in the mouth and lung diseases.

Dr. Samit Joshi of Yale University School of Medicine found the change of the bacterial composition of the mouth of man prior to the beginning pneumonia . He concluded that the bacteria in the oral cavity is directly linked to the development of this disease. The victims   pneumonia   in Russia every year it becomes more than a million people. Despite the fact that with the advent of antibiotics, the disease is not considered fatal long it takes the lives of up to 5% of patients.

Although establishing the exact relationship between the bacteria in the oral cavity and pneumonia   more research is needed, the fact that such a connection is announced by science is not the first time. The bad   oral hygiene   It has long been considered one of the causes of respiratory diseases, as droplets of saliva from the mouth entrained air masses and regularly carried into the lungs. Bacteria in the mouth can not only cause of pneumonia, but also worsen existing lung inflammation.

"During the winter months we are particularly vulnerable to cold, cough, flu and other infections, - said the head of the British Fund dental health Dr Nigel Carter. - People need to remember about the importance of preventive measures. Especially those who are particularly vulnerable to these diseases. Communication between gum disease and overall human health has long been known. Remember that a thorough cleaning of the teeth and regular visits to the dentist can save you from a deadly inflammation of the lungs. "

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