Pathology · single question
A patient with oral candidiasis and asthma using an albuterol inhaler presents with a tongue lesion. Most likely contributing factor?
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Correct answer: A. Medication (inhaler)
- A. Correct. Inhaler use (especially inhaled corticosteroids, and dry-mouth from beta-agonists) predisposes to oral candidiasis — rinsing after use is advised.
- B. Poor hygiene contributes generally but the inhaler is the specific link here.
- C. Diet is not the specific factor.
- D. Tobacco isn't mentioned and isn't the inhaler-related cause.