Tag: Steroid inhaler

In 2023, approximately 24.4 million adults in the United States reported having asthma [1.7.1]. For many, a key to managing their condition is understanding this: **what does a steroid inhaler do for your lungs?** These devices deliver corticosteroids that reduce airway inflammation, making breathing easier [1.2.3, 1.2.4].

Approximately 3% of patients using inhaled corticosteroids experience oral thrush as a side effect, and this risk is often dose-dependent. So, can fluticasone cause thrush, and what can users do to minimize their risk while managing their condition?