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

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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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I've been having this recurring issue with my throat where I keep getting these ulcers. They show up pretty often and usually pop up again not long after they heal. I'm wondering if this might be linked to my habit of eating cold stuff. Could that be causing the ulcers to come back?

Try to stop using coolip that could trigger your condition,consume balanced diet and maintain healthy lifestyle.

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My uvula is really big and pointy, and sometimes it feels like there's something stuck in my throat. Could this be causing my nose to block up? Is surgery needed for something like this?

gynaec opinion is advised to the patient.

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My mom hasn't been able to sneeze for about 5 or 6 days now. She keeps feeling that sneezy sensation in her nose, but it never actually happens. It's starting to cause her some pain in her chest area. What could be going on and should we be worried?

Take steam inhalation and rinse your nose with warm saline that will help

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