The difference between common cold stuffy nose and nasopharyngeal cancer

What is the difference between a common cold stuffy nose and nasopharyngeal cancer? Nasopharyngeal cancer is a type of cancer that is prevalent in my country and threatens people's health. One of the characteristic symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer is stuffy nose. What are the characteristics of nasopharyngeal cancer stuffy nose? How is it different from general stuffy nose?

Many people have symptoms of nasal congestion. If the nasal congestion occurs on both sides at the same time, or alternates between the two sides, it is mostly not a cause for worry. However, if the nasal congestion persists on the same side, it may be a big problem and you should go to the nasal clinic for a thorough examination immediately, because persistent unilateral nasal congestion is often a precursor to nasal cancer. These conditions cannot be diagnosed by yourself, and the best way is to go to the nasal clinic for a scientific examination with scientific instruments to make a clear diagnosis.

It is usually caused by benign nasal diseases, such as unilateral and persistent nasal congestion, polypoid or fungal sinusitis, and some benign tumors. However, if in addition to unilateral and persistent nasal congestion, there are also nosebleeds, ear swelling, and lumps in the neck, you should be more careful, as it is usually a precursor to nasal cancer. You should seek medical attention as soon as possible and do not delay the opportunity for treatment.

Nasal congestion is one of the common symptoms. The most common causes include rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal polyps, deviated nasal septum, nasal sinus tumors, adenoid hypertrophy, etc. In theory, nasal congestion can be solved through different treatments. Nasal congestion in acute rhinitis develops quickly, usually reaching its climax within a few days, and can subside on its own in about a week, and may be accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever and dizziness.

For nasopharyngeal cancer, early detection and early treatment can increase the survival rate. Learning to distinguish between ordinary nasal congestion and nasopharyngeal cancer nasal congestion may help you recover early and restore your health. A small nasal congestion may be a sign of a serious illness. Once you find that your nasal congestion is long-term and has not been cured for a long time, you should go to the hospital for examination. I hope this will help all patients.