Pink area on tongue

Posted by sdconger @sdconger, Apr 26 8:07am

I have MAI, latent TB, I was started on albuterol and 7% saline daily for airway clearance and INH and vitamin B6 for the latent TB several months ago. When I saw the dentist this week they asked about the spot on the side of my tongue how long I had it. I didn’t know it was there and had no idea how long. It doesn’t hurt is just pink with a white edge. They are going to watch it for 2 weeks to see if it changes. I feel like it must be related to one of the new meds or nebulizer treatments. Has anyone else had this?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Apr 26 12:20pm

@sdconger Usually when I have gotten sores from my meds, the inhalers have been the culprit - can cause thrush and other things. And usually they hurt
Do you faithfully rinse out your mouth every time you use neb or inhaler to get the residue out?
Sue

sdconger | @sdconger | Apr 26 5:43pm

I do, I brush my teeth and use a water pick after using the nebulizer.

lilianna | @lilianna | Apr 27 8:56am

Additionally you can rinse with liquid probiotic - sold at Whole Foods in the fridge meds section. It is what my dentist advised me to do. I also add some salt to the water that I use to brush and rinse my mouth after using symbicort. You can try- easy and might hepl