Thrush in TEOTWAWKI

Thrush is a fungal infection signified by a sore mouth and is
one of the few conditions that involves soreness of the tongue.  The tongue and inner cheeks become reddened,
often followed by the development of a white, cottage cheese-looking
coating.  While thrush can affect anyone,
it is most common in those with compromised immune systems, infants (especially
newborns), and older adults.  Thrush is generally
a minor issue in healthy individuals.  It
can be much more difficult to control in those with weakened immune
systems.  Thrush is also a common
occurrence after taking antibiotics (particularly tetracycline or ampicillin[1]) or corticosteroids.  It also frequently affects adult denture
wearers.[2] [3] 

Prevention:

Denture wearers can prevent thrush by removing dentures
nightly and cleaning thoroughly. 

Treatment:

• Conventional treatment options
• Nystatin oral suspension, ½ teaspoon swished in mouth and
  swallowed, 4 times per day[4]
• Mycelex troches (1 dissolved in mouth, 5 times per day.

Unfortunately, both of the above antifungals are available
by prescription only.  Even more unfortunately,
they aren’t available from All Day Chemist.

• Alternative treatment options
• Gentian violet in a 1-2% solution is available at pharmacies
  for less than $10.  A single application
  swabbed all over tongue and cheeks usually does the trick, but may be repeated
  after a few days if needed.
• Blackberry leaf infusion, 2-3 teaspoons steeped in 1 cup hot water for 6-8 minutes
• Coconut oil, 1 teaspoon with 2-3 drops of peppermint
  essential oil, swished in the mouth
• Chewing garlic or eating yogurt may help.[5]

However, once the cause of the thrush is removed, the
condition will usually resolve on its own. 

Links to related
posts:

Medicinal Uses of Blackberry

Medicinal Uses of Coconut Oil