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.