Having Stuffy Nose? It Might Be an Omen of Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Nasopharyngeal cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the nasopharynx. Though it is not common worldwide, its incipient symptoms could be easily neglected or confused with other diseases, thus leading to misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis.
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Don't ignore any possible symptoms
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Symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer in early stage may include:
A lump in neck
Blood in your saliva
Bloody discharge from your nose
Nasal congestion or ringing in your ears
Hearing loss
Frequent ear infections
Sore throat
Headaches
However, cold and rhinitis could also cause stuffed nose and bloody discharge from your nose. If you have been suffering from stuffed nose for two weeks, and have excluded the possibility of catching a cold, you need to pay close attention to the other symptoms. It is a warning of malignant tumor if you have blood in your saliva, accompanied by tinnitus, hearing loss, headaches, and lumps in your neck.
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Who gets nasopharyngeal cancer?
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You are more likely to get this type of cancer if you:
Are male
Eat a diet rich in salt-cured fish and meats
Have a family history of nasopharyngeal cancer
Have certain genes linked to cancer development
Have come in contact with EBV
Some, but not all, studies have found a higher risk of nasopharyngeal cancer in people who:
Smoke
Drink a lot of alcohol
Work around wood dust or a chemical called formaldehyde
Since the causes of nasopharyngeal cancer are not definite, you are not able to get primary prevention. Therefore, early screening matters a lot. In early stages, patients can expect a good therapeutic effect after chemotherapy.
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Can nasopharyngeal cancer
be prevented?
Many cases of nasopharyngeal cancer are not preventable, but taking these steps may help lower your risk of nasopharyngeal cancer:
Avoid salt-cured fish and meats.
Do not smoke.
Do not drink a lot of alcohol.
Stay away from hazardous gas like chemical paint and pesticide.
Keep in mind, the symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer are more likely to occur with many other diseases and health conditions that are far less serious than nasopharyngeal cancer.
If you have any of the above symptoms, see your doctor or nurse. Only an experienced medical person can diagnose or rule out nasopharyngeal cancer.
Dr. GUO Peng
E.N.T. Physician
Expertise:
He specializes in endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal septum correction, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, vocal nodules, vocal cord polypectomy, plasmablade tonsillectomy, adenoid ablation, Laser ablation of inferior turbinate, anterior ethmoid neural blockade and sleep apnea syndrome treatment.
Experience:
Dr. Guo has more than 20 years of E.N.T. clinical experience. He has gained rich clinical experience when he studied at The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 301 Hospital and E.N.T. Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University.
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