I have been having "burning, red (raw), irritated tongue" for several months. I take over the counter omeprezole for severe heartburn (I was taking prescription Prilosec).... My doctor and I thought it could be "thrush" because I also use a 2x daily asthma inhaler Advair Discus, and I take when needed, Combivent resprimat inhaler. I believe it is mostly the Advair discus, but I'm rinsing my mouth every time...so, now I'm thinking it may be the omeprezole (20 mg) over the counter....