What causes nasopharyngeal cancer and how can it be prevented?

How is nasopharyngeal cancer caused? How can it be prevented?

Some experts believe that diseases caused by nasopharyngeal cancer are related to genetic factors, viral infections, and inhaled or ingested carcinogens.

1. Viral infection: Many 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 calculations, the incidence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma has obvious racial and clan clustering. About 10% of patients have a family history of cancer and the number of patients in the same family is mainly seen in the yellow race, indicating that the onset of nasopharyngeal carcinoma may be related to genetics.

3. Environmental and dietary elements: The onset of nasopharyngeal cancer is also related to the daily environment and daily exposure to carcinogens. Data show that people who like to eat salted fish and other foods rich in nitrosamine compounds have a high incidence rate.

To prevent nasopharyngeal cancer, you should pay attention to the following points:

1. Pay attention to climate changes, prevent colds, maintain nasopharyngeal hygiene, and avoid viral infections.

2. Try to avoid a severely polluted external air environment.

3. Pay attention to your diet structure, do not be picky eaters, eat more foods that contain a lot of vitamins, such as vegetables and fruits. Eat less or no salted fish, pickled meat, etc.

4. People with nasopharyngeal diseases should seek medical attention as soon as possible, eliminate potential risk factors, and actively treat severe glandular inflammation and nasopharyngeal ulcers.

5. Reduce exposure to dangerous factors.