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Medication

Mometasone (inhaled)

Inhaled corticosteroid

Brand names: Asmanex

Oral health effects

  • Oral candidiasis / dysphonia

    Thrush risk and hoarseness, as with other inhaled steroids.

    Clinical management: Rinse and spit after use; use a spacer; treat candidiasis if it develops.

Sources

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