When treating a client with a history of asthma, the dental hygienist must be mindful of precipitating factors reported by the client and avoid the factors during professional care. To avoid decreased lung function, the client should be placed in a supine position.

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Decreased lung function can be triggered by many factors in the dental environment including anxiety, supine positioning, tooth enamel dust, and aerosols commonly created by dental procedures.

When Treating a Client with a History of Asthma, the Dental