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I have a white viscous paste on my palatine uvula & in my mouth. could it be because of the corticosteroids that i take by inhalation?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Andrew Sauchelli answered

Yes: Many times corticosteroid inhalers may cause oral yeast infections. See your dentist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 7/2/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your PCP: for consultation, medication reconciliation and tests. Your doctor will provide you with a referral to a specialist (ENT, Oral Pathologist, etc), if you need to see one.

Dr Yash agreed

Answered 9/29/2015

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A member asked:

I have a white viscous paste on my palatine uvula & in my mouth. could it be because of the corticosteroids that i take by inhalation?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Andrew Sauchelli answered

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Yash agreed

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