Why Do I Need to Rinse My Mouth After Using an Inhaler?
AAFA's Ask the Allergist Service
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Database Record CommentYes that's true at the same inhaled corticosteroids make ur mouth and throat dry and can change ur texture of ur voice making it heavier
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Database Record Comment“In view of the many advantages and few disadvantages of spacers/VHCs, every patient treated with a pMDI should own and regularly use a spacer/VHC, and know how to use it properly, both for routine preventer therapy and in an emergency, and how to keep it clean and keep an eye out for faults.” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6004521/
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Database Record Comment@Nathan Pounds - Thanks for sharing this article! Using a spacer correctly and cleaning it regularly is important! Here is a video for Tips for Improving Your Inhaler Technique . When cleaning a spacer, it's important to use water and a detergent. Cleaning your spacer with only water causes an electrostatic charge. This affects how much medicine sticks on the inside of the spacer.
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Database Record CommentI always rinse after using my inhaler, but my mouth & throat are dry 24 hrs. a day regardless. I drink more than double the amount of water I'm supposed to just to try to make my mouth & throat not feel so dry. My voice is always hoarse.
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Database Record CommentI have always brushed my teeth after doing my inhaler. It’s worked great since 1986. But now with a new inhaler, Qvar, I have constant thrush. I’ve tried rinsing them brushing. Also doing mouthwash after. I’ve done two rounds of thrush medicine. Just comes back. I thought it might be the Rybelsus I take but I’m not sure. I had some Flovent I didn’t take when I had to switch and started using that and my tongue seems better. This is not fun!