Possible meaning: Oral thrush (yeast overgrowth)
A thick, lumpy white coating could be thrush, a yeast infection often linked to antibiotics or a weakened immune system.
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Infants
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People with uncontrolled diabetes
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Chemotherapy patients
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Older adults
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People with autoimmune conditions
Thrush cannot be treated with over-the-counter products—see a doctor for proper medication.
