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Good oral hygiene practices may help to prevent oral thrush in people with weakened immune systems. Some studies have shown that [[chlorhexidine]] (CHX) mouthwash can help to prevent oral candidiasis in people undergoing cancer treatment. People who use inhaled corticosteroids may be able to reduce the risk of developing thrush by washing out the mouth with water or mouthwash after using an inhaler. | Good oral hygiene practices may help to prevent oral thrush in people with weakened immune systems. Some studies have shown that [[chlorhexidine]] (CHX) mouthwash can help to prevent oral candidiasis in people undergoing cancer treatment. People who use inhaled [[corticosteroids]] may be able to reduce the risk of developing thrush by washing out the mouth with water or mouthwash after using an inhaler. | ||
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Good oral hygiene practices may help to prevent oral thrush in people with weakened immune systems. Some studies have shown that chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash can help to prevent oral candidiasis in people undergoing cancer treatment. People who use inhaled corticosteroids may be able to reduce the risk of developing thrush by washing out the mouth with water or mouthwash after using an inhaler.