Question 1

I'm dealing with this weird sensation where the left side of my mouth always feels itchy and slightly painful, almost like it's dry. It's just before my throat and past my left tonsil. This has been bugging me for months now. Sometimes, it reminds me of a mouth ulcer, but it just keeps coming back after a few days. Plus, when I sleep on my left side for a while, it feels uncomfortable because only my left nostril stays open, and the airflow directly hits that area. Any idea what might be going on here?

Accepted Answer

The MPDA (Malaria Parasite Detection and Antibody) slide test is primarily used to diagnose malaria.

It detects the presence of:

1. Malaria parasites (Plasmodium spp.) in the blood
2. Antibodies against malaria parasites

The test involves:

1. Collecting a blood sample
2. Preparing a blood smear on a slide
3. Staining the slide with a dye
4. Examining the slide under a microscope for parasites or antibodies.

Question 2

I've been feeling this needle-like sensation in my throat for the past couple of days and it's really bothering me. Its not where my tonsils usually are, so I dont think its that. It gets worse when I'm lying down. Any ideas on what it could be or how to make it better?

Accepted Answer

That could be mucosal congestion,consume warm foods and take warm water u will feel better,if it's becoming worse visit ENT doctor for appropriate treatment.

Question 3

I'm dealing with a really bad throat infection and it's been causing a lot of pain. My voice is all broken and I'm finding it tough to speak properly. Luckily, I don't have a fever, but I'm worried about how bad this throat pain is. Any advice on what I could do to feel better?

Accepted Answer

take antibiotics

I was using a cotton ear bud and now the cotton part got stuck in my ear canal! The stick came out but the cotton's still in there and it's starting to hurt a little. Any idea on how I can safely get it out?

Visit your ENT doctor immediately to remove it,don't make any attempts by yourself to remove it.

More ENT Health Queries

I've been feeling this needle-like sensation in my throat for the past couple of days and it's really bothering me. Its not where my tonsils usually are, so I dont think its that. It gets worse when I'm lying down. Any ideas on what it could be or how to make it better?

I'm dealing with a really bad throat infection and it's been causing a lot of pain. My voice is all broken and I'm finding it tough to speak properly. Luckily, I don't have a fever, but I'm worried about how bad this throat pain is. Any advice on what I could do to feel better?

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