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What Causes Bleeding Inside Mouth After Using Inhalers For COPD?
I have copd and use 3 different inhalers. I got a sinus infection 2 days ago and of course it activated my respiratory condition; Last night and today I have had bleeding from the roof of my mouth. My Doc is not in............I panicked! Should I go to the ER?
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
Hi,
While using cortico-steroid inhaler, inhaled drug particles may stick to the mouth and throat causing increased incidence of fungal infections, gum bleeding or bleeding from roof of mouth. This adverse effect can be prevented by gargling your mouth every time after using inhaler.This will ensure removal of drug particles sticking to the mouth and throat.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
While using cortico-steroid inhaler, inhaled drug particles may stick to the mouth and throat causing increased incidence of fungal infections, gum bleeding or bleeding from roof of mouth. This adverse effect can be prevented by gargling your mouth every time after using inhaler.This will ensure removal of drug particles sticking to the mouth and throat.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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