What are the symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma lymph node and lung metastasis and how to prevent it

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is difficult to treat. One of the reasons is that it is easy to metastasize, especially to the lymph nodes and lungs. What are the symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma lymph node and lung metastasis? How to prevent it?

What are the symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma lymph node and lung metastasis?

① First, the lymph nodes on the posterior pharyngeal wall swell, and then the deep lymph nodes in the back of the neck swell.

② Painless nodules appear under the mastoid process or on the anterior edge of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

③ The lymph nodes in the neck on the affected side swell, and then the lymph nodes in the neck on both sides swell, and finally a huge lump in the neck occurs.

④ The glossopharyngeal nerve compresses tumor IX, causing swallowing difficulties.

The symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma lung metastasis are mainly located in the middle and outer zones on both sides of the lungs, and the chances of metastasis to the left and right lungs are equal. Usually multiple metastases, the lesions are round and have smooth edges. About 5% of cases are solitary nodules, which should be identified with primary lung cancer. Lung metastasis usually has no symptoms in the early stages. Most patients are found on routine chest X-ray examinations, painful lung metastases are getting bigger, or the tumor invades the pleura, causing pleural effusion, and the patient will cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath.

How to prevent nasopharyngeal cancer?

①Avoid disease invasion

Pay attention to climate changes, prevent colds, maintain nasopharyngeal hygiene, gargle several times a day, and clean the nasopharyngeal cavity when necessary to avoid viral infections.

②Stay away from toxic gases

Try to avoid inhaling harmful fumes such as kerosene lamps, pesticides, etc., and actively quit smoking and drinking.

③Timely treatment of nasal diseases

Nasopharyngeal diseases should be treated as soon as possible. If you find blood in your nasal discharge or spit out bloody nasal discharge after sneezing, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, fluid in the middle ear, and other unexplained causes, you should have a detailed nasopharyngeal examination in time, which is very important for preventing nasopharyngeal cancer.

Through the above introduction, we understand the symptoms of lymph node and lung metastasis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Patients should actively cooperate with treatment, otherwise the metastasis will become more difficult and treatment will be more difficult. At the same time, we should understand prevention methods and stay away from the disease.