The Hidden Cost of Asthma Control: Esophageal Candidiasis Induced by Inhaled Corticosteroids.

The misuse of inhaled forms of corticosteroids may expose one to oesophageal candidiasis. In our case, the patient used to rinse his mouth with water and to swallow it after each inhalation of FP. Considering their lipophilic characteristic, the laboratories should manufacture a new efficacious hydrophilic inhaled corticosteroid.