Since yeast feeds on sugar and grows in moist, dark environments, these conditions can exacerbate oral thrush. Over time, oral thrush can result in growing sores on the tongue, cheeks, lips, gums, and ...

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Oral thrush is a yeast infection occurring in the mouth and throat as a result of an excess of Candida albicans, a typical yeast found in the oral cavity. This condition can lead to the formation ...

But it can be harder to talk about conditions like thrush, which affects 75% of women, 6% of whom will have recurring cases, and 3-11% of men. “Thrush is often thought of as an embarrassing ...

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If you use an inhaler, you may have a higher risk of an infection called oral thrush. A buildup of a type of fungus in your mouth and throat causes it. Certain medications in these inhalers can ...