I had an Asthma attack, that was called: Status Asthmaticus, and I was in ICU in the hospital, and my doctor started me on Advair 100/50 about 4 days ago, as well as Combivent, (for Emergency situations). Everything was going fine until today, when I noticed tiny white bumps on the inner part of my lips, the tip of my tongue is sore, and my throat feels sore, as well as a "coated" feeling in my mouth. It burns my tongue, when I eat anything, but the tiny white bumps do not hurt. I also have clusters of the tiny white bumps on my gums, my tongue, and the inside of my cheeks, that actually form a line, on both sides of my mouth. I've never experienced this before, and I don't know what to do. I read some of the side effects that were listed on this message board, and I'm wondering if I have Thrush?! I can't get in to see the doctor for a day or two, so how can I make this go away? Maybe with an over-the-counter item, like mouthwash or Ambesol? Will this spread to other parts of my body, or the outside of my lips? Will it make my throat close up, or my tongue swell, and choke me to death? (Maybe an overreaction, there, but I'm worried) Is it contagious to others, and can it spread through kissing? This board has been helpful so far, and I hope someone can help me, now. Thanks,
bg32chs

By the way, I find it odd that you had status asthmaticus and were put in the ICU, but they've just barely started you on advair 100/50 and combivent. I can understand the whole not knowing you had asthma, but if you have breathing troubles at ANY time, follow your asthma action plan and head in. Because you do have asthma and have been placed in the ICU then your body is capable of not responding to certain meds and making you go status again. It is imperative to follow your plan in these situations. If you don't have an asthma action plan, please ask for one, and possibly a peak flow meter. I don't mean to sound harsh, and I'm hoping your not taking it that way, but status and ICU are not things that are good to have had. I have been status and ICU, but I have severe asthma. Because you are on only Advair 100/50, I am assuming that you are not severe? (If I'm wrong please correct me) I'm glad you're talking to your doc. PLEASE don't take this as if I'm yelling at you or trying to expose you. I was on another board and I said something and I got into the questioning from hell. I jsut wanted to make sure you have an asthma action plan and all that good stuff. :)

By the way, I hope you're doing okay now!