Steroid inhalers and oral thrush.

[Lupino]

Have recently started Relvar Ellipta inhaler and would like to know how to treat oral thrush?

With many thanks. 🤗

[Dottie11]

I boil water and let it cool. Add a small amount of Baking powder. Rinse mouth and always gargle. Suggested by my Rheumy. I also eat yogurt and hold it in my mouth swiss around. Always plain, low fat. Good luck.

[Dottie11]

Note yogurt is not at the same time. A few hours later .

[Dottie11]

SORRY INCORRECT !!!!!! just checked my cupboard and this taken off my letter- " try bicarbonate from cupboard 1 teaspoon, half teaspoon salt and a pint of boiled water in a jug and mix up to use, use as a mouth wash after the inhalers" Its all made up for me by my husband every morning. Sometimes we leave the salt out as it can sometimes be too much for me.

[Lupino in reply to Dottie11]

Hello Dottie11, Many thanks for such good advice. 🤗

[Troilus]

Hi Lupino. I’m assuming you already have oral thrush? If so you could try Daktarin oral thrush gel which is available over the counter or contact your GP for Nystatin which is prescription only.

[Patk1 in reply to Troilus]

I use oral daktarin gel too & clears it quickly and is pleasant taste

[Lupino in reply to Patk1]

Thank you, Patk 1 , much appreciated. 🤗

[Tiggertheterrier in reply to Patk1]

Hi Patk1 , I used to use Daktarin oral gel all the time, but it's been 'unavailable due to production issues' in all my local pharmacies for around 5 months now, with no sign of it coming back. I am in North Wales. I now have to have courses of Fluconazole capsules from the GP, which of course mess my whole system up!!!

[Lupino in reply to Tiggertheterrier]

Hello Tiggertheterrier, That’s bad luck that you can’t get Daktarin gel for oral thrush. Hope these infections are not too frequent. 🤗

[gemmaashy in reply to Tiggertheterrier]

Can you not order off amazon/ebay?

[Tiggertheterrier in reply to gemmaashy]

it's not been available on Amazon either, or Boots online website.

[Lupino in reply to Troilus]

Thank you, Troilus. Much appreciated. 🤗

[Lupino in reply to Troilus]

Hello Troilus, Many thanks for your advice. 🤗

[Dottie11]

Gp can prescibed Daktarin 80g gel which is stronger if needed. I was coated thick. Good luck.

[Ern007]

I get Nystan from my GP, works and tastes of almands

[Lupino in reply to Ern007]

Thankyou Ern007 . 🤗

[Yendo]

Hi Lupino,

I used to be bothered with oral thrush but I have found that after using my puffers (Breo Ellipta and Incruse Ellipta) I put a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a small glass of water and gargle for 20 seconds. I have never been troubled with oral thrush since.

Good luck to you.

[Lupino in reply to Yendo]

Hello Yendo, Thank you for your advice. Will certainly try this. 🤗

[Pachira in reply to Lupino]

I would second Yendo’s experience. I too gargled and swished with apple cider vinegar and it got rid of the thrush on my tongue. I also gargled with baking soda and salt per my pharmo’s suggestion but the apple cider vinegar had already worked its magic. From this or another site I read caprylic acid was beneficial and yogurt definitely helps.

[Lupino in reply to Pachira]

Many thanks, Pachira. Feeling very reassured. 🤗

[Brikel]

I also use Relvar Elipta 92/22 and as per advice from my Consultant I brush my teeth after use. I’ve never had oral thrush.

Hope this helps

Brian

[Lupino in reply to Brikel]

Hello Brikel, Many thanks, will do this as well. 🤗

[CyprusPat]

I’ve used this inhaler for a few years now and have never had oral thrush with it. Just rinse mouth well and brush teeth as suggested. Hope you find this inhaler helps

[Lupino in reply to CyprusPat]

Hello Cyprus Pat, Although worried about using a steroid inhaler instead of Spiolto it has helped reduce flare ups and feel better. Thanks for your advice. 🤗

[Tykelady]

I use Trimbow and find that I need to use the big spacer to prevent oral thrush. I was prescribed Nystan when in hospital but it is prescription only.

[Lupino in reply to Tykelady]

Hello Tykelady, Hope you’re out of hospital now and feel better. Thanks for your advice. 🤗

[suzy-lou]

Hi Lupino. Oral thrush is miserable and I sympathise with you. My usual regime of inhalers, followed by rinsing and gargling with water then cleaning teeth works. However, if I do get an outbreak - probably because I forget to rinse- my GP writes me up for Nystatin which clears it up in no time. Hope all the advice shared on the forum works for you.

[Lupino in reply to suzy-lou]

Hello Suzy-lou, Many thanks for your advice. 🤗

[fancy1872]

I did not know my tongue was a disgusting colour until the dental hygienist of all people saw it and showed me what looked like a black fungus from half way all the way back. She got a dentist in to check if it was an infection, it wasn't so no need for anti biotic or anti fungus, but she did recommend a tongue scraper which cost a couple of pounds from boots or super drug. I had never heard of such a thing. Google it and see yourself. I have to try and scrape as far back as I can and its difficult because at some point you wretch but persevere it works for me as far as I can see in a mirror and use most nights at bedtime. Not oral thrush I don't think but I'm sure it will help anyone with tongue staining.

[Lupino in reply to fancy1872]

Many thanks, fancy1872 for your advice. 🤗

[Mavary]

hi Lupino. I had a very sore mouth for a long time until I plucked up courage and asked the Drs. They suggested using a spacer with it. It soon cleared up and I’ve been fine since at the moment touch wood.

[Lupino in reply to Mavary]

Thank goodness you plucked up courage and asked your GP after putting up with a problem for so long. I’ll keep your suggestion in case all else fails. Stay well and safe and thank you, Mavary. 🤗

[Lutontown]

On prescription Nystan oral suspension or Fluconazole. Yoghourt is supposed to help.