Why You Need to Rinse and Spit Did you know there is a connection between oral health and asthma? When you use an asthma inhaler that has corticosteroids [CORE-te-coh-STAIR-oids] in it, the medicine can stick to the inside of your mouth. When the medicine stays in your mouth, it may cause problems with your teeth, gums, tongue, and cheeks. Using corticosteroid inhalers can lead to: Thrush – a fungal infection on your tongue or cheeks Dry mouth Gum irritation and swelling Cavities…
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Artikel: Asthma Medicines Can Affect Your Oral Health
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