Question 1

I've been having trouble sleeping at night because my adenoids have gotten pretty big, and my nose keeps getting blocked. I'm really hoping to find a way to reduce their size without having to go through surgery. Any advice on what I should do?

Accepted Answer

Many people with enlarged adenoids have few or no symptoms and do not need treatment. Adenoids shrink as a child grows older. Your provider may prescribe antibiotics or nasal steroid sprays if an infection develops. Surgery to remove the adenoids (adenoidectomy) may be done if the symptoms are severe or persistent.

Question 2

There's a big hole in one of my tonsils with a white film on top, it's uncomfortable but not sore. The other tonsil looks fine. What could this be, and should I be worried about it?

Accepted Answer

This needs evaluation,visit ENT doctor for the same

Question 3

My daughter has been having this pain in her right ear, and I think it's because of ear wax. I'm trying to figure out which kind of doctor we should see to get the ear wax removed. Could you help with that?

Accepted Answer

ENT specialist

Question 4

I'm getting a bit worried because recently I've been gaining weight, feeling really lazy, and constantly tired. My doctor recommended a blood test, and the results showed my FT4 is 0.97 ngdl and TSH is 8.52 mIUml. I'm supposed to follow up with the d...

Accepted Answer

It is a  case of hypothyroidism

Question 5

I'm a bit worried because I've been dealing with blood-tinged sputum for the past month. I've had all the checkups and even got an X-ray, but everything came back normal. I'm 23 years old and recently quit smoking about three months ago. Could you he...

Accepted Answer

See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

Question 6

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...

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.

I've been having trouble sleeping at night because my adenoids have gotten pretty big, and my nose keeps getting blocked. I'm really hoping to find a way to reduce their size without having to go through surgery. Any advice on what I should do?

I've been having trouble sleeping at night because my adenoids have gotten pretty big, and my nose keeps getting blocked. I'm really hoping to find a way to reduce their size without having to go through surgery. Any advice on what I should do?

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