Has anyone using Flonase noticed that your oral candida has worsened or now has oral candida when you didn't before beginning treatment with Flonase Sensimist?
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Flonase and oral candida?
Question posted by Masala1970 on 3 May 2021
Last updated on 5 May 2021 by elliedellie
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elliedellie
5 May 2021
While I personally have not experienced this problem with flonase, it is a fairly common side effect. The reason for this is that flonase is a steroid. This helps intranasally for allergies because it reduces inflammation that cause the allergy symptoms, but it also suppresses the immune response in the area (nose and mouth) meaning the body cannot fight off the thrush as easily. Even though the spray is used in the nose, you may find it useful to rinse your mouth out well after each use.
If the problem persists, talk to your doctor about alternative allergy treatments or antifungal medications for the thrush, depending on which problem you find more pressing.
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