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?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

MBBS
1+ Yrs

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

It detects the presence of:

Malaria parasites (Plasmodium spp.) in the blood

Antibodies against malaria parasites

The test involves:

Collecting a blood sample

Preparing a blood smear on a slide

Staining the slide with a dye

Examining the slide under a microscope for parasites or antibodies.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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