The Frequency and Risk Factors for Oropharyngeal Candidiasis in Adult Asthma Patients Using inhaled Corticosteroids

Erdogan T., KARAKAYA G., KALYONCU A. F.

TURKISH THORACIC JOURNAL, vol.20, no.2, pp.136-139, 2019 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/turkthoracj.2019.17011916
  • Journal Name: TURKISH THORACIC JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.136-139
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Worldwide, asthma is a major health problem and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the mainstay of asthma treatment. High-dose and long-term use of ICS can result in some side effects. The present study aimed to determine the frequency of oral and systemic candidiasis infections in adult asthma patients using ICS, and to identify possible risk factors.