Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) results from the abnormal growth of cells in the nasopharynx. This malignant disease is more common in men than women. It is commonly found in people living in southern China, especially those residing in the Guangdong region. The major risk factors of NPC include:
    。Certain dietary habits or foods (such as the excessive consumption of salted fish and smoked foods)、
    。Exposure to certain viruses (such as the Epstein Barr Virus)、
    。Smoking、
    。Genetic factors.

Common symptoms include:
    。The appearance of a painless mass in the neck、
    。Blood in nasal or throat secretions、
    。 Hearing loss or partial deafness and ringing of the ear、
    。Recurrent infection of the middle ear (otitis media)、
    。Persistent blocked nose。

Epidemiological studies have shown that the people who have a habit of consuming salted fish are at a higher risk of developing nasopharyngeal cancer. You can protect your nose and throat through the following methods:
    。Avoid eating salted fish or smoked foods、
    。Do not smoke.