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Published on: 11/7/2025
Should I rinse my mouth after using an inhaled steroid?
Yes, rinsing your mouth after using an inhaled steroid is recommended to help reduce the risk of side effects like oral thrush. See below to understand more.
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Rinsing your mouth after using an inhaled steroid is a good practice. According to the studies, rinsing helps remove any leftover medicine in your mouth, which can lower the chance of getting side effects, such as oral thrush, a type of yeast infection.
Why Rinse?
- Reduces Medicine Residue: Rinsing helps wash away the steroid that might stay in your mouth after inhalation.
- Prevents Oral Thrush: By removing excess medicine, you reduce the risk of developing oral thrush, a common side effect of inhaled steroids.
How to Rinse?
- Use water to rinse your mouth thoroughly.
- Swish the water around in your mouth for a few seconds.
- Spit out the water; do not swallow it.
These steps are simple but effective in maintaining oral health while using inhaled steroids. Following this practice can help you avoid unwanted side effects and ensure better overall treatment outcomes.
(References)
- Johnstone LK, Bereznicki BJ, Jacobson G, & Thompson AJ. (2021). Implementation of mouth rinsing after use of inhaled .... International journal of clinical pharmacy, 33029709.
- Yokoyama H, Yamamura Y, Ozeki T, Iga T, & Yamada Y. (2006). Influence of mouth washing procedures on the removal .... Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin, 16946510.
- Yokoyama H, Nakajima Y, Yamamura Y, Iga T, & Yamada Y. (2005). [Investigation of mouth washing by patients after inhaling .... Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan, 15863978.
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