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.
Some preventive measures can be taken to reduce your risk of thrush. 1  Thrush in adults is associated with AIDS. 2  If you are at high risk or prone to thrush, you may be given an antifungal medication as a preventive measure.  If you are prone to thrush, avoid overuse of mouthwashes and mouth sprays.