A 52-Year-Old Male With Chronic Nasal Congestion

Emily S. Kwon; Pratibha S. Shukla; James K. Liu

doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2026.2192

August 13, 2026JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

A 52-Year-Old Male With Chronic Nasal Congestion

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To determine the underlying diagnosis of chronic unilateral left-sided nasal congestion in an adult male with hyperlipidemia.
Presentation of a 52-year-old male with a history of hyperlipidemia presenting with chronic left-sided nasal congestion.
Clinical evaluation revealed localized left-sided nasal obstruction warranting differential diagnostic workup.
The presentation emphasizes the clinical necessity of investigating persistent unilateral sinonasal symptoms.

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Case report highlights diagnostic assessment of unilateral nasal congestion in an adult male, indicating importance of evaluating sinonasal pathology.

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A 52-year-old male with a history of hyperlipidemia presented with left-sided nasal congestion. What is your diagnosis?

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