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Diagnosis
Nasal polyps can be seen on physical examination inside of the nose and are often detected during the evaluation of symptoms. On examination, a polyp will appear as a visible mass in the nostril.

There are two criteria (major and minor) that must be met. The former in the form of facial pressure, nasal blockage, decreased smell and the latter in the form of fever, headache, cough and dental pain.

On a CT scan, a nasal polyp generally has an attenuation of 10–18 Hounsfield units, but this is similar to that of mucus. Yet, nasal polyps may have calcification.