GINA	Global Initiative for Asthma
NAEPP	National Asthma Education and Prevention Program
BTS	British Thoracic Society
WHO	World Health Organization
ICS	Inhaled corticosteroids
LABA	Long-acting β2-adrenergic agonists
SABA	Short-acting β2-adrenergic agonists
MDI	Pressurized metered-dose inhaler
DPI	Dry power inhaler
SIg-A	Secreted immunoglobulin A
IgA	Immunoglobulin A
DMTF	Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth index
PFT	Pulmonary function tests
OH: SALSA	Health Oral San Antonio Longitudinal Study of Aging
LS	Lumbar spine
FN	Femoral neck
DEXA	Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry
BMD	Bone mineral density
PPD	Probing depth
CAL	Clinical attachment level.
START	Steroids as regular therapy.
GOHAI	General Oral Health Assessment Index.