Diagnosis of Nasal Polyps
So how are nasal polyps diagnosed? Firstly, otorhinolaryngologists ask patients to do a primary body examination and then follow several nose diagnostic tests to check their nasal condition. In most cases, it begins with an anterior rhinoscopy procedure, which provides an interior view of the nasal passage and nasal cavities. From the CT images, doctors could diagnose the existence, size, and location of nasal polyps. Meanwhile, imaging studies also help doctors identify other nasal obstruction possibilities such as structural abnormalities, papillomas, sarcomas, etc. Since nasal polyps are closely associated with inflammation, your otorhinolaryngologists may suggest you do allergy testing to check if your allergy contributes to nasal edema or irritation. Sometimes, a blood test may also be possible to check if you have vitamin d deficiencies. Children are a rare group to live with nasal polyps, so doctors may carry a cystic fibrosis test for kids to check if they have the inherited disease from their parents. [3]
