A catecholamine that is the chief neurohormone of the adrenal medulla of most species; also secreted by some neurons; used to treat bronchial asthma, acute allergic disorders, open-angle glaucoma, cardiac arrest, and heart block, and as a topical and local vasoconstrictor.
Oral candidiasis. Oral candidiasis, also known as oral thrush among other names, is candidiasis that occurs in the mouth. That is, oral candidiasis is a mycosis (yeast/fungal infection) of Candida species on the mucous membranes of the mouth. Candida albicans is the most commonly implicated organism in this condition.
The symptoms of oral thrush include: 1  Redness or bleeding in/on the mouth or tongue. 2  Nasty or bitter taste. 3  Cracks in the corners of the lips. 4  Colored mouth patches on the throat, back of the mouth, tongue, cheeks or lips.