How to prevent nasopharyngeal cancer

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor originating from the epithelium covering the nasopharyngeal mucosa. It is one of the most common malignant tumors in my country, with a high frequency of malignant changes and an average natural survival time of 18.7 months. Therefore, the prevention of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is particularly important. How to prevent nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

Prevention of nasopharyngeal carcinoma can be achieved by taking preventive measures from the following aspects.

One of the preventive measures for nasopharyngeal cancer is to strengthen exercise, improve physical fitness, and reduce the chance of infection with EB virus. Specific practices include: insisting on washing your face with cold water to prevent colds. Actively treat acute rhinitis, diseases of organs adjacent to the nose, and systemic diseases to prevent the induction of this disease. And avoid staying in an environment with toxic or irritating gases and dust for a long time. In addition, patients should not blow their noses vigorously to prevent turbid mucus from running into the ears. Also, vasoconstrictive nasal drops, such as ephedrine and nose and eye cleansing, should not be used for a long time to avoid drug-dependent rhinitis.

The second preventive measure for nasopharyngeal cancer is to avoid being exposed to heavily polluted external air as much as possible. Because the nasopharynx is the only way for external air to enter the lungs, harmful gases first invade the nasopharynx before entering the lungs.

The third preventive measure for nasopharyngeal cancer: quit smoking and drinking.

The fourth preventive measure for nasopharyngeal cancer: pay attention to your diet structure, do not be picky eaters, eat more vegetables, fruits and other foods that contain a lot of vitamins. Eat less or no salted fish, pickled meat, etc.

Other preventive measures for nasopharyngeal cancer: In terms of diet, eat less or no foods containing nitrosamines, such as pickled salted fish, pickled cabbage, bacon and certain canned foods containing nitrosamines. According to relevant data, if children under the age of 10 eat salted fish, their risk of developing nasopharyngeal cancer will increase significantly, so children should not eat it. Secondly, it is best for people over 40 to have a nasopharyngeal examination when they have a health check. Thirdly, participate in sports in moderation to enhance your ability to resist diseases.

Due to the hidden location of the nasopharynx and the complex early symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, it is easy to be missed and misdiagnosed. Therefore, we must be vigilant and pay attention to clinical symptoms to achieve early detection, early diagnosis, and early treatment.