Question 1

why do steroid inhalers cause thrush and infections of my mouth?

Accepted Answer

They affect immunity: Corticosteroids in inhalers have been very helpful in reducing asthma flares. However, they can cause side effects, including thrush, a local yeast infection in the mouth and throat. This is because the anti-inflammatory effect of the steroid also reduces the immune response against microbes, including viruses, bacteria, & fungi. Rinsing your mouth after using these inhalers helps reduce thrush.

Question 2

if taking inhaler steroids and washing out mouth and spitting, brush teeth ect to prevent thrush. what can you take to rinse out throat of the steroids ? aloe juice?

Accepted Answer

: Some find that brushing the teeth after each use of a steroid inhaler does a good job of preventing oral thrush and voice changes.

Question 3

first time ever with oral thrush, i use asthma steroid inhalers clencil modulite. most likely cause? i recently started using the inhaler.

Accepted Answer

Thrush: Steroid inhalers can cause thrush. Try to rinse your mouth and throat after inhaler use may help. See your primary care doctor for treatment of oral thrush if problem persists., .

Question 4

could oral thrush or fungal infection in mouth cause bad breath?

Accepted Answer

YES...,: It hurts, gives an uneasy sensation in the mouth. Treatment is simple. There are many other causes of bad breath, e.g. Poor oral hygiene, less fluid intake, sinusitis, strep/viral pharyngitis, tonsillitis, unhealthy gums, gingivitis, dental caries/cavities, crowded teeth, stomach infection (h. Pylori), etc.  Talk to your doctor.

Question 5

can albuterol via breathing treatment and a proair inhaler cause thrush of the mouth if used a lot? major anxiety i read meds and hiv can cause it

Accepted Answer

Albuterol: Prolonged use of albuterol can cause thrush as one of its side effects.

Question 6

how can you tell the difference between oral thrush and geographic tongue? can both be caused by yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

See below: Thrush is white on the tongue and mucosa on the side and top and bottom of the mouth.  The geographic tongue is not caused by thrush and is benign.  It looks more like continents - thus the name.  If concerned, see your doc.

Question 7

whats a good natural way to get rid of oral thrush from steroid inhaler. i've so far got organic extra virgin coconut oil and live yoghurt.

Accepted Answer

FEW CHOICES: 1add 2 tbsp of pau d/arcotea ti 1 quart of boiling water.Drink 6 cups of tea each day
2take 400to5000micrograms of allicin -equivalent of one clove of garlic-supplement each day
3add couple of drpops of cinnamon  oil to1tsp of coconut oil and allow to dissolve in your mouth.Make aouth gargle with a few drops of cinnamonin few drops of water, swish for 1 minute and spit
4promegrata gel locally.

Question 8

can you get thrush from using a steroid inhaler?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Steroid inhalers can produce thrush or thrush like symptoms.

Question 9

got oral thrush from steroid inhalers. will it go into my lungs? i don't have hiv or immuneo viruses etc.

Accepted Answer

Thrush: Steroid inhaler may affect the trachea but doesnt get to the lungs. Rinsing iut the mouth with luke warm water can prevent oral thrush.

Question 10

best thing for thrush on tounge when taking inhaler with steroids and prescription not getting rid of it and what else besides let my doctoe know because i did that?

Accepted Answer

: Thrush (oral candidiasis) is easily treated, but preventing the recurrence is harder. The prophylactic treatment is rinsing your mouth after taking the inhaler.  Are you sure you have thrush or you have a white tongue, a different condition?  What prescribed medication have you used for thrush if you truly have it?

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If taking inhaler steroids and washing out mouth and spitting, brush teeth ect to prevent thrush. what can you take to rinse out throat of the steroids ? aloe juice?

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First time ever with oral thrush, i use asthma steroid inhalers clencil modulite. most likely cause? i recently started using the inhaler.

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Could oral thrush or fungal infection in mouth cause bad breath?

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Can albuterol via breathing treatment and a proair inhaler cause thrush of the mouth if used a lot? major anxiety i read meds and hiv can cause it

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How can you tell the difference between oral thrush and geographic tongue? can both be caused by yeast infection?

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Whats a good natural way to get rid of oral thrush from steroid inhaler. i've so far got organic extra virgin coconut oil and live yoghurt.

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Can you get thrush from using a steroid inhaler?

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Got oral thrush from steroid inhalers. will it go into my lungs? i don't have hiv or immuneo viruses etc.

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Best thing for thrush on tounge when taking inhaler with steroids and prescription not getting rid of it and what else besides let my doctoe know because i did that?

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