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Had covid now on 2 inhalers and doxycycline. was on prednisone for 7 days. i have a sour taste in mouth and tongue is white when i wake up. could this be thrush? is there otc treatment?

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Thrush: I believe that the effective treatment of oral thrush requires a prescription medication but there are OTC products your pharmacist can recommend if you prefer.

Answered 1/20/2021

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Dr. Manami Yamaguchi answered

Specializes in Dentistry

HELP THE BODY...: The symptoms are common with thrush--infection from overgrowth of yeast. Your mouth may be too dry & have low bacteria count from antibiotics (doxycycline), thus yeast overgrowth. Drink plenty of water. Prednisone hinders your ability to control yeast overgrowth also. Dentists recommend: probiotics, oil pulling, or rinse (5-6x daily) with baking soda, sea salt, colloidal silver, or oregano oil.

Answered 1/31/2021

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