Do you get oral thrush?

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today?

Oral thrush is a noncontagious fungal infection of the mouth.

There are a number of reasons why you may develop oral thrush including: :

1. taking a course of antibiotics, particularly over a long period or at a high dose
2. taking inhaled corticosteroid medication for asthma
3. wearing dentures (false teeth), particularly if they don’t fit properly
4. having poor oral hygiene
5. having a dry mouth, either because of a medical condition or a medication you are taking
6. smoking
7. having chemotherapy or radiotherapy to treat cancer

Oral thrush can usually be successfully treated with antifungal medicines. These usually come in the form of gels or liquid that you apply directly inside your mouth (topical medication), although tablets or capsules are sometimes used. source

What about you? Do you get oral thrush? Have you identified the reason? How do you cope? Have you been able to prevent future outbreaks?

Let's share!

Take care,

Lizzi from the Carenity team

Oral thrush in adults

Oral thrush is a non-contagious fungal infection of the mouth. Learn about its symptoms, causes, treatment, and when to contact your GP.