A 68-year-old man presents to your pharmacy with symptoms of…
A 68-year-old man presents to your pharmacy with symptoms of a sore mouth. On inspection you notice the oral mucosa is red and there are white patches on his tongue. The man explains he has recently had new dentures, but he is experiencing difficulties with the fit so is wondering if they are damaging his mouth. The man’s current medications include amlodipine 5mg tablets and a salbutamol inhaler that he only uses occasionally for an allergy. a) Outline what condition the man is presenting with and what the cause is likely to be. (2 marks) b) Suggest an appropriate treatment option for his symptoms. (1 mark) c) Give associated advice on how to use the product you have suggested. (2 marks)