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Medication

Fluticasone (nasal spray)

Intranasal corticosteroid

Brand names: Flonase

Oral health effects

  • Few oral effects; rare posterior candidiasis

    Mostly limited to the nasal mucosa; rarely posterior oropharyngeal irritation/candidiasis.

    Clinical management: Proper spray technique; minimal dental impact.

Sources

  1. Asthma and oral health: a review. Thomas MS, Parolia A, Kundabala M, Vikram M. Australian Dental Journal, 2010.