Hi I am asthmatic and am taking a new inhaler now- called Formonide. I am 22 yrs old/F and have asthma since childhood. I had a attack 10 days back and then was given this inhaler. My asthma is better now but I have white patches and slight burning on my tongue and side of mouth since 2 days. I never had this before. Is it a bad effect of the inhaler and what should I do?
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. You are having a fungal infection of your oral cavity due to improper use of the steroid inhaler. Maintaining a good oral hygiene with topical clotrimazole lotion will help in reducing your symptoms. Be careful to rinse your mouth every time after you use the inhaler to avoid oral absorption of the steroid. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.