Clinically, patients presenting with nasal discharge and congestion due to upper respiratory diseases like rhinitis or rhinosinusitis, and any anatomical variations (congenital malformations, deviated septum, trauma) of nasal structures, can report compromised nasal airway flow. Comprehensive history taking is crucial during diagnosis and patient care. 1 Poorly differentiated symptoms can be a hurdle to treat patients with nasal congestion.
Thus, a specialist consultation is important for patients presenting with persistent symptoms that do not respond to initial treatment by general practitioners. 2 Several objective diagnostic modalities such as endoscopy and allergy testing may be considered for patients referred to specialists like otolaryngologists and allergists. For each patient, clinicians should determine the benefits of diagnostic techniques against the cost and potential…
