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I have copd and asthma, i take symbicourt turbo haler and now i have a very sore throat and itchy mouth. do you think it's the inhaler ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sore throat: You may have developed a fungus or thrush. See your doctor for verification and further treatment

Answered 5/16/2014

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Dr. Maroun Tawk answered

Probably: you have probably oral thrush by now. It is usually related to the inhaled steroid

Answered 5/20/2014

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A member asked:

I have copd and asthma, i take symbicourt turbo haler and now i have a very sore throat and itchy mouth. do you think it's the inhaler ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Maroun Tawk answered

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