What causes nasopharyngeal cancer and how to prevent it

What causes nasopharyngeal cancer? How to prevent it?

The causes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma are generally believed to be related to genetic factors, viral infection, inhalation or ingestion of carcinogens, etc.

1. Viral infection: A large number of investigations and studies have shown that Epstein-Barr virus infection is closely related to nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Some experts even believe that Epstein-Barr virus may be the cause of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

2. Genetic factors: Clinical data confirm that nasopharyngeal carcinoma has a genetic tendency. According to clinical statistics, the incidence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma has obvious racial and family clustering. About 10% of patients have a family history of cancer, and there are several people in the same family who are sick, and it is mainly seen in the yellow race, suggesting that the occurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma may be related to genetics.

3. Environmental and dietary factors: The occurrence of nasopharyngeal cancer is also related to the living environment and carcinogens in daily life. Data show that people who like to eat foods containing nitrosamine compounds such as salted fish have a significantly higher incidence rate.

In addition, everyone should learn to prevent the occurrence of nasopharyngeal cancer:

1. If you want to prevent nasopharyngitis, you should keep warm, especially for patients with rhinitis. Whether in winter or summer, if you are in a low temperature environment, you should keep warm.

2. Nasopharyngitis is accompanied by symptoms such as dryness, tingling, and fever in the nasopharynx. To prevent nasopharyngitis, you should drink plenty of water, get enough rest, ensure fresh air around you, avoid spicy and irritating foods, etc.

3. Enhance human immunity through regular exercise such as running to strengthen physical fitness, which helps prevent nasopharyngitis.