United Kingdom
A 23-year-old female 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 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 59 years experience
Sore throat: You may have developed a fungus or thrush. See your doctor for verification and further treatment
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Maroun Tawkanswered
26 years experience
Probably: you have probably oral thrush by now. It is usually related to the inhaled steroid
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated May 20, 2014
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