Question

A patient on high-dose inhaled corticosteroids for severe asthma develops oral thrush. Which measure can help prevent this side effect?

Accepted Answer

Using a spacer device and rinsing the mouth after inhalation

Answer

Taking oral ketoconazole prophylactically

Answer

Reducing ICS dose below therapeutic level

Answer

Stopping ICS and using oral montelukast only

Answer

Daily use of chlorhexidine mouthwash before inhalation

Practice question

A patient on high-dose inhaled corticosteroids for severe asthma develops oral thrush. Which measure can help prevent this side effect?