Diagnosis of Catarrh
Diagnosing catarrh can pose a challenge due to several factors. Catarrh is not classified as a disease, making it challenging to establish definitive diagnostic criteria. Furthermore, there are no specific tests available to diagnose catarrh. Physicians rely on the symptoms reported by the patient to make a diagnosis. However, research in this field has indicated that conventional diagnostic tests are generally ineffective in identifying catarrh.
Research
According to a study, the available research on catarrh is limited. However, one study found that 95 percent of patients with catarrh did not have any abnormal issues with the cilia lining their nose and throat. Furthermore, the study revealed that mucous appeared to pass through the upper airway normally. Surprisingly, only 30 percent of patients had allergies, which suggests that relying on allergy testing alone may not be a reliable method for diagnosing catarrh. Additionally, CT scans are not beneficial for diagnosis or treatment if there are no physical symptoms present.