A 35-year-old woman collecting beclometasone inhaler says she has developed a sore mouth and white patches on her tongue since starting it. Her

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A 35-year-old woman collecting beclometasone inhaler says she has developed a sore mouth and white patches on her tongue since starting it. Her inhaler technique is otherwise good and she uses it twice daily. What would you advise the patient?

Accepted Answer

Rinse the mouth after each dose and arrange review for possible oral candidiasis

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Stop the preventer and use salbutamol instead

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Clean the mouthpiece with boiling water after every dose

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Swallow each inhalation quickly to protect the mouth

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Use the inhaler more often until the patches clear

Inhaled corticosteroid oral thrush — GPhC CRA MCQ

A 35-year-old woman collecting beclometasone inhaler says she has developed a sore mouth and white patches on her tongue since starting it. Her inhaler technique is otherwise good and she uses it twice daily. What would you advise the patient?