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How Can Oral Thrush Be Treated While Using Symbicort Inhaler?

I have to use the rx inhaler Symbicort. After every use (2 xs daily), I always rinse my mouth thoroughly. However, now I have thrush in the back of my throat. Last time I had this, my MD prescribed something, since it s Sat pm I ccannot reach my dr. What do you suggest I do?
Mon, 17 Sep 2018
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your complain oral thrush or Candidiasis is a fungal infection and is characterized by formation of thick white cheesy patches over the surface of the tongue and in throat..

It can lead to dryness of mouth and burning sensation, foul taste in mouth,difficulty in swallowing and dryness and irritation in throat..

Thrush can occur due to a number of reasons like Stress, certain medications like Lone term intake of antibiotics,steroids and birth control pills, Radiotherapy, Diabetes,pregnancy,HIV, cancer,dry mouth, smoking denture wearing etc..

Steroid inhalation is one of the most common cause for Oral and throat Thrush..

For treatment of Thrush Antifungal medicines like Fluconazole or itraconazole is given orally to the patients..

Nystatin mouth washes are recommended..

In resistant cases Amphotericin B is given orally when patient is immuno compromised and does not respond to other drugs..

Eat frequently Probiotics like Yoghurt in diet and add garlic in diet frequently.
You can also use mouth guards or spacers to reduce probability of Thrush occurrence..
Maintain a good oral hygiene, use a soft tooth brush to brush your teeth and salt water gargles should be done but avoid antimicrobial mouthwashes..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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How Can Oral Thrush Be Treated While Using Symbicort Inhaler?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain oral thrush or Candidiasis is a fungal infection and is characterized by formation of thick white cheesy patches over the surface of the tongue and in throat.. It can lead to dryness of mouth and burning sensation, foul taste in mouth,difficulty in swallowing and dryness and irritation in throat.. Thrush can occur due to a number of reasons like Stress, certain medications like Lone term intake of antibiotics,steroids and birth control pills, Radiotherapy, Diabetes,pregnancy,HIV, cancer,dry mouth, smoking denture wearing etc.. Steroid inhalation is one of the most common cause for Oral and throat Thrush.. For treatment of Thrush Antifungal medicines like Fluconazole or itraconazole is given orally to the patients.. Nystatin mouth washes are recommended.. In resistant cases Amphotericin B is given orally when patient is immuno compromised and does not respond to other drugs.. Eat frequently Probiotics like Yoghurt in diet and add garlic in diet frequently. You can also use mouth guards or spacers to reduce probability of Thrush occurrence.. Maintain a good oral hygiene, use a soft tooth brush to brush your teeth and salt water gargles should be done but avoid antimicrobial mouthwashes.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.