Is bleeding and redness of the nasal lining a nasopharyngeal cancer?

Is bleeding and redness of the nasal lining a sign of nasopharyngeal cancer?

Bleeding and redness of the nasal lining may be caused by nasopharyngeal cancer or rhinitis.

1. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma:

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor that occurs in the epithelium of the nasopharyngeal mucosa, mainly in the top and side walls of the nasopharynx, especially the pharyngeal fossa. Patients may have symptoms such as tinnitus, hearing loss, nasal congestion, and nasal bleeding, so nasopharyngeal carcinoma may be caused by nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is very sensitive to radiotherapy, so radiotherapy is the preferred treatment method, and chemotherapy can also be performed simultaneously. If necessary, surgical treatment can be performed.

2. Rhinitis:

Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by viruses, bacteria, allergens, various physical and chemical factors and some systemic diseases. The main pathological changes of rhinitis are congestion, swelling, exudation, hyperplasia, atrophy or necrosis of the nasal mucosa. The main symptoms of patients include nasal congestion, runny nose, loss of smell, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, fatigue, memory loss and other systemic manifestations. Nasal sprays such as fluticasone propionate nasal spray can be used, and antihistamines such as loratadine and cetirizine hydrochloride can also be taken orally. Decongestants can also be used to reduce nasal congestion. Commonly used drugs include oxymetazoline.