Thrush but not a bird

[Dottie11]

I have been given the wrong dose of my inhaler for Asthma. Now have to use two puffs instead of one to obtain the same amount. Will this increase my sore throat and oral thrush burden ? It is something I struggle with. Nothing to be done until Monday. Any advice would be welcome.

[helenlw7]

I always rinse my mouth very well after I’ve used my inhalers.

[Dottie11 in reply to helenlw7]

Yes thank you.

[Caspiana]

As Helen says rinsing your mouth really helps and should be done after every puff. Invest in a tongue brush. Also really helpful. Have you mentioned this to your doctor? They can treat thrush with an antifungal mouthwash, ointment or lozenge even tablets. I wish you well. xx 🌿

[Dottie11 in reply to Caspiana]

Yes they give me a good oral gel. Thank you.xx

[helenlw7 in reply to Caspiana]

My dentist said not to use a tongue brush, because however gentle you are you still damage the surface of your tongue!

[Caspiana in reply to helenlw7]

Maybe so. I use one but I'm very gentle with it. I have been okay so far. 😊👋

[Cavmad]

Remember to think about your whole system looking after your gut and bowel too by keeping up yoghurt or probiotics, not to mention a good healthy diet. Sometimes I have to have a short break from steroid inhalers due to this issue and loosing my voice. Eventually I have to return to budesinide, along with my regular spiriva.

[Dottie11 in reply to Cavmad]

I think this is my pattern . Short breaks until driven back to it. Which is worse. If I have too much dairy/yogurt my sinus issues are really bad

[Nula2]

Hi Dottie, I use Fostairs inhaler (2 puffs twice a day) and after advice from the lovely people on the forum I really rinse my mouth out and gargle several times (at least 4 times) after each puff (I use tepid water as I find it kinder in my mouth) and don't clean my teeth for at least half an hour afterwards. I find this helps keep thrush at bay with just the odd sore in my mouth. Doesn't cure the dry mouth or throat but seems to help with the thrush 🙂. Take care xxx

[Dottie11 in reply to Nula2]

Thank you. I will have a go. Take care too. xx

[Yendo]

I used to suffer from thrush until I began rinsing using one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water after using the puffer. I’ve never had thrush since.

[Dottie11 in reply to Yendo]

Thank you.