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All are established risk factors for periodontal disease EXCEPT:

HIV infection
Diabetes mellitus
Asthma
Tobacco use

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Correct answer: C. Asthma

Established perio risk factors: diabetes (bidirectional), tobacco (strongest modifiable), HIV/immunosuppression, osteoporosis, stress. ASTHMA itself is NOT an established direct risk factor — though asthma medications (inhaled steroids causing candidal overgrowth) may indirectly affect oral health.

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