How to prevent throat cancer

Laryngeal cancer is a general term for nasopharyngeal cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, and laryngeal cancer. There is a clear gender difference in the incidence of laryngeal cancer, and it mostly occurs in men. Patients have symptoms such as hoarseness, abnormal sensation in the throat, pain, and cough. Because they are similar to the symptoms of pharyngitis, many people do not take it seriously, which delays the disease and misses the best time for treatment. In the later stages, patients will experience difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, swallowing pain, and even loss of voice. If cancer metastasis occurs, it will be life-threatening. Although the cause of laryngeal cancer has not yet been identified, it has been recognized that its onset is closely related to certain lifestyle habits. Among them, excessive drinking, smoking, and malnutrition are the three main causes of hypopharyngeal cancer. Paying attention to the following aspects will help prevent laryngeal cancer.

1. Quit smoking and drinking

Long-term heavy drinking causes congestion and edema in the throat, and leads to malnutrition and low immune function, laying the foundation for the formation of cancer. Smoking directly damages the organ and causes laryngeal cancer. The longer you smoke, the higher the incidence rate. Nicotine, coal tar and benzopyrene produced in cigarettes are all carcinogens.

2. Stay away from chemical carcinogens

Harmful gases and dust in the production process, such as silica dust, chloramine, bromine, iodine, etc., need to be properly handled. Workers who are in contact with harmful chemical gases for a long time should wear gas masks and protective isolation clothing.

3. Pay attention to precancerous lesions

Laryngeal leukoplakia is a precancerous lesion of laryngeal cancer. It is a white patch that appears on the mucosa due to poor keratinization of the vocal cord mucosal epithelium. It is a pathological change caused by upper respiratory tract infection, smoking, stimulation by harmful gases, excessive use of the voice, etc. It is closely related to the formation of laryngeal cancer and must be actively prevented and treated.

4. Prevent bad eating habits

Do not eat too much pickled vegetables, sour, spicy and stimulating food, and avoid eating moldy food, which is more important for people with chronic pharyngitis. You should develop good eating habits, such as eating less meat and more vegetables, and eating more fresh fruits and vegetables.

5. Avoid shouting

Improper vocalization and excessive use of the voice can cause acute congestion or bleeding of the vocal cords, which should be paid more attention to during a cold. Do not over-voice, and pay attention to proper rest for the vocal cords. Pay attention to oral hygiene to prevent external unclean objects from entering the throat cavity to prevent infection by pathogenic bacteria and diseases.

6. Learn to release stress and avoid negative emotions.

Today's society is fast-paced, and all industries feel a lot of pressure. If long-term life and work pressure cannot be effectively released, the body and mind will be damaged. Many people are not good at communication and cannot release pressure on their own, so they are prone to throat cancer or other tumors. In addition, people with bad tempers and who like to sulk are also prone to malignant tumors.