oral thrush

Question 1

questions to ask?

Answer 1

size and shape of lesions? patches and irregular lesions

duration? longer than 3 weeks

associated pain? the is always a level of pain, refer if painless, especially in patients over 50

location of lesions? tongue, cheeks and pharynx

pmhx? diabetes (poor control), immunocompromised patients,

dx? to see interactions, which might be due to corticosteroids.

Question 2

treatment?

Answer 2

miconazole