The use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) is associated with which localized side effect that can be prevented by rinsing the mouth?
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Correct answer: Oral candidiasis (Thrush)
ICS can cause local immunosuppression in the oropharynx, allowing the overgrowth of Candida albicans. Rinsing the mouth and using a spacer device helps minimize the deposition of the drug in the oral cavity.
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