From the list provided, select the oral conditions associated with the use of inhaled corticosteroids
a. oral candidiasis
b. loss of tongue papillae
c. gingival ulceration
d. enlarged tongue
e. cough
a,e. Adverse effects from inhaled corticosteroids are cough, oral candidiasis (thrush), and with high doses, growth suppression. Lesions of candidiasis appear white on the mucosa and rub off when wiped with gauze. Patients should brush their teeth and rinse their mouth with water after every inhalation dose to prevent fungal infections.
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