Asthma Sore Throat

[StephLytham]

Hi, was just wondering if anyone has ever experienced a Sore Throat with Fostair Inhaler. Have been using it for Years with a Spacer and a couple of Weeks ago stopped using the Spacer as it needed a clean, since then have had a bit of an on and off sore throat. It’s not like a normal sore throat though it’s always like there are 2 sore spots when swallowing, sorry that probably doesn’t make much sense! Have gone back to the Spacer now which will hopefully help

[Casey_87]

I was told by my gp to always use the spacer with fostair, I think it can cause sore throats and ulcers of the mouth

[StephLytham in reply to Casey_87]

Wondering if that’s what it was, have never been told this!

[Casey_87 in reply to StephLytham]

I didn’t know until I was changed to fostair and my gp told me I should use the chamber when using it. Hopefully it settles when you go back to using your chamber

[Dogruff]

You probably have oral thrush! Make sure you gargle water immediately after taking the inhaler and then spit the water out. If you have symptoms of thrush add sodium bicarbonate to the water and it will clear it up in a few days. I'm on rather high doses and even with the spacer I'll get oral thrush on occasion.

Likelihood is if you shine a light to the back of your mouth you will see whiteish plaques.

[Logo132]

Oral thrush from the steroid. Always rinse mouth after use.

[StephLytham]

Thankyou to you all, think that will have to get on to the Doctors