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What Causes Oral Thrush In A Toddler While On Treatment For Croup?

My son, 3 yrs, was diagnosed with croup late monday night/tuesday morning at ER. He was given nebulizer and steroids and fever reducer. The cough is still there and his fever keeps coming back. I also just noticed that his tongue is coated with white. Is there something else going on?
Fri, 5 May 2017
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Hi..
So sorry to hear about you son..

Well, due to use of steroids your son has developed fungal infection on the tongue known as Oral Thrush leading to white coating on tongue..
You should start applying candid mouth paint on his tongue as it is antifungal medication..
Always wash his mouth thoroughly with water after giving steroid inhaler..
Avoid using antiseptic mouthwash.
Maintain a good oral hygiene and feed him with plenty of fluids..

In case if the coating does not resolve even after stopping steroid inhalers consult a Pedodontist and get a clinical examination done..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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What Causes Oral Thrush In A Toddler While On Treatment For Croup?

Hi.. So sorry to hear about you son.. Well, due to use of steroids your son has developed fungal infection on the tongue known as Oral Thrush leading to white coating on tongue.. You should start applying candid mouth paint on his tongue as it is antifungal medication.. Always wash his mouth thoroughly with water after giving steroid inhaler.. Avoid using antiseptic mouthwash. Maintain a good oral hygiene and feed him with plenty of fluids.. In case if the coating does not resolve even after stopping steroid inhalers consult a Pedodontist and get a clinical examination done.. Hope this helps.. Regards.