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What Could Cause Symptoms Of Shortness Of Breath, Sore Throat, White Film In Mouth, Red Throat And Always Clearing Of Throat?
Hi i am asking for bf he had gain about 40 lbs in the last year due to being incarcerated his symptoms are shortness of breath , sore throat ,white film in mouth, red throat , always clearing throat. Had x Ray of chest -nothing had a white film on tongue that he had biopsy - nothing has been on Claritin not working was on antibiotic didn t help so now what ?
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Hi,
It can be because of oral fungal infection. History of ongoing medications or steroid taken should be reviewed. Clotrimazole oral paint can help in resolving the issue.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Chirag Vaghela, Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
It can be because of oral fungal infection. History of ongoing medications or steroid taken should be reviewed. Clotrimazole oral paint can help in resolving the issue.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Chirag Vaghela, Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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