How is atrophic rhinitis diagnosed?

How is atrophic rhinitis diagnosed?

You receive care from an otolaryngologist, a medical doctor who specializes in ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions. Your healthcare provider will perform a physical exam and may initially diagnose the condition based on your symptoms.

You may also receive:

• Allergy tests to confirm or rule out allergies.
• CT scan to get detailed images of your nasal cavities.
• Nasal endoscopy using a flexible tube with a camera (endoscope) to view the inside of your nostrils and check for nasal polyps or other problems.
• Nasal inspiratory flow test to measure airflow when you breathe.