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I used flonase and developed a very sore, red throat. i can also see a white line running down the back, will symptoms resolve w/discontinuation?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Likely: You are probably not aiming the spray towards the side of the nose and thus getting most of the medication to the throat leading to a candida infection. Yes, it will likely go away with time but the recovery may be hastened by using a topical anti-fungal agent.

Answered 4/9/2014

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A member asked:

I used flonase and developed a very sore, red throat. i can also see a white line running down the back, will symptoms resolve w/discontinuation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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