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Over The Past 3 To 4 Days I Have Started Getting White Patches To The Rear Of My Throat
Hi im 34 male and in good health apart from asthma (SYMBICORT200) inhaler, over the past 3 to 4 days i have started getting white patches to the rear of my throat, i didnt really think to much about it untill i had a closer look this evening, it has now almost coverd the back of my throat, however i have no pain nor any funny taste in my mouth i can also swallow ok and do not have a fever. i also still have my tonsils, i am a light smoker and do not drink much alchol, any help would be great
many thanks cubes
many thanks cubes
Fri, 27 Jan 2012
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It is a case of fungal infection of throat or tonsil,so get is confirmed from ENT Surgeon& start a course of antifungal along with anti-inflammatory drugs & start doing saline gargle thrice daily. early treatment will give you better result .Disclaimer
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see, any use of steroids will make you prone to oppurtunistic infections.the chances are less with inhalers.the white patches mostly are fungal patches due to candidiasis,so u can take a swab and send it for investigations
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hi.welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.steroid inhalation may cause fungal infection.maintain good oral hygiene and consult doctor to know exact pathology and treatment.
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