Moderate Persistent Asthma Is in Pediatrics — 10yo Child | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#16579
SMLE Question #16579
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
A 10-year-old boy with moderate persistent asthma is brought for painless whitish patches on his tongue and inner cheeks for 1 week. He has used an inhaled corticosteroid twice daily for 3 months with good asthma control. Oral examination shows white, curd-like plaques on the oral mucosa that can be removed with gentle scraping, leaving an erythematous surface. He is otherwise well. What is the most appropriate management?
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