inhaled corticosteroids and candidiasis

Last reviewed 01/2018

  • oropharyngeal candidiasis causes symptoms in approximately 5% of patients

  • rate of occurrence increases with the frequency and dose of administration

  • incidence is reduced by mouth rinsing after inhalation and by use of a spacer device

Reference:

  • Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (2000), 38 (1), 5-8.