Long-term control medications. Many people with asthma need to take long-term control medications daily, even when they don't have symptoms. There are several types of long-term control medications, including the following. Inhaled corticosteroids.
However, certain illnesses, stress, or medication can disturb the delicate balance, causing the candida organisms to grow out of control, causing thrush. Medication that upsets the balance of microorganisms in the mouth and may cause thrush include corticosteroids, antibiotics, and birth control pills.
Oral thrush can also be caused by: 1  Long-term use of corticosteroids. 2  Immune disorders, such as HIV. 3  Diabetes Mellitus.  Men with long-term 1  illness. Men who wear dentures will have candida in their mouths. This usually happens when the dentures do not fit properly and damage the mucous membranes.