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What Is The Whitish Film Appearing In My Mouth And Tongue?
I have a whitish film covering the entire inside of my mouth as well as my tongue and the back of my throat. I have been coughing a lit the last few days but his is new.
I have been using over the counter cough drops almost constantly for the last two days but it is the only thing that keeps the cough in check. Does anyone have any idea what this could be?
I have been using over the counter cough drops almost constantly for the last two days but it is the only thing that keeps the cough in check. Does anyone have any idea what this could be?
Thu, 3 Jul 2014
Hello and welcome.
Thanks for sharing your concern.
Please note that the coating could be due to candida infection.How old are you?Are you taking any medication for causes other than dental.Then please mention.In my view it is better to go for clinical examination once.
Therefore please see your dentist soon.
Meanwhile maintain good oral hygiene,do warm saline rinses thrice daily.
Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
Thanks for sharing your concern.
Please note that the coating could be due to candida infection.How old are you?Are you taking any medication for causes other than dental.Then please mention.In my view it is better to go for clinical examination once.
Therefore please see your dentist soon.
Meanwhile maintain good oral hygiene,do warm saline rinses thrice daily.
Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. the white coat on the tongue and mouth could be a candidal infection or it can be leukoplakia(if have the habit of smoking) or lichen planus.
consult a oral physician and get it ruled out.
if it is candidial infection you can use topical antifungal agents like candid mouth piant.
if it is leukoplakia you have to stop the habit of smoking(if you are a smoker)
lichen planus doesnot require any treatment unless it is symptomatic.
i hope my answer will help you, take care
consult a oral physician and get it ruled out.
if it is candidial infection you can use topical antifungal agents like candid mouth piant.
if it is leukoplakia you have to stop the habit of smoking(if you are a smoker)
lichen planus doesnot require any treatment unless it is symptomatic.
i hope my answer will help you, take care
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