how to use nystatin?

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aaronep@pacbell.net - 26 Dec 2005 20:32 GMT

My doctor has proscribed Advair for a mild yeast infection in my
esophogas. It came in liquid form. I am using Advair which possibly
is the cause of the yeast infection.

My question: should I first rinse the liquid nystatin in my mouth and
THEN swallow it, OR, should I simply swallow the medication without
rinsing?.

best, Aaron

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Dr. Wayne Simon - 27 Dec 2005 01:55 GMT

> My doctor has proscribed Advair for a mild yeast infection in my
> esophogas. It came in liquid form. I am using Advair which possibly
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> best, Aaron

True esophageal candidiasis is rare from inhaled steroid use in
non-immunosuppressed patients. Oral thrush (candidiasis)on the other hand
is rather common. I am not sure that nystatin is enough to treat
esophageal candidiasis without some other form of antifungal.

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