A 9-year-old boy came to OPD with well-controlled, moderately persistent asthma. He is taking sho-acting beta-agonists, daily inhaled steroids, and a leukotriene inhibitor. He is now complaining of white patches on his buccal mucosa. Next best step is?
Correct Answer: Rinse his mouth after use of inhaled medications
Description: As the patient has moderately persistent asthma, he must be taking Inhaled steroids. Habit of failure to rinse his mouth after taking Inhaled steroids leads to Oral Candida infection (Thrush).
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