Using inhaled corticosteroids can increase your risk of developing thrush , a fungal infection in the mouth. This is due to the lack of immune response in chronic health conditions like asthma and COPD. It can also be due to a lack of proper oral hygiene. How do you prevent oral thrush with inhalers? To … Read more
Thrush is an extremely common occurrence in pregnancy , and not something that most women should worry about unduly. Studies have found that there does not appear to be any association between candida (thrush) and babies being born prematurely, or of low birth rates. Can pregnancy hormones cause oral thrush? significant hormonal changes in women, … Read more
Thrush during pregnancy can be treated with cream or a tablet inserted in the vagina (a pessary) that contains clotrimazole or a similar antifungal drug Normally, thrush can also be treated with antifungal tablets called fluconazole. What causes white tongue during pregnancy? If you notice white patches on your tongue as opposed to a white … Read more
Oral Thrush has different symptoms depending on your age and the type of infection, including: White, rash-like patches on the tongue, cheeks, upper mouth, tonsils, and throat. A dry sensation, or cotton-like feeling in your mouth Loss of taste. What are thrush symptoms of the mouth? white patches (plaques) in the mouth that can often … Read more