Prevention of nasopharyngeal cancer

The cause of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is unknown. It is currently believed to be related to environmental pollution, eating pickled food, Epstein-Barr virus infection, etc. There are also reports that it is related to genetic factors. About 10% of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients have a family history. Prevention measures for nasopharyngeal carcinoma include:

(1) Pay attention to environmental hygiene and try to avoid contact with external carcinogens, such as nitrosamines and fungal toxins.

(2) Change bad living habits, do not eat or eat less pickled foods, such as pickled fish, salted shrimp paste, etc., and encourage eating more fresh foods.

(3) Pay attention to nasal hygiene and do not use unclean wipes to wipe your nose.

(4) Change the bad habit of picking your nose with your fingers.

(5) Improve indoor ventilation. It is best to open windows for ventilation at least 1 to 2 times a day.

(6) Avoid kitchen fumes and turn on the range hood when cooking.

(7) Strengthen physical exercise, improve immunity, and reduce the occurrence of upper respiratory tract infections.

(8) Stay away from tobacco and smoke.