What is the difference between nasopharyngitis and nasopharyngeal carcinoma

What is the difference between nasopharyngitis and nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

The causes of nasopharyngitis and nasopharyngeal cancer are different. Nasopharyngitis is caused by influenza or other nasal diseases, and the incidence of nasopharyngeal cancer is related to genetic factors, Epstein-Barr virus, etc. The symptoms and severity of nasopharyngeal cancer and nasopharyngeal cancer are also different.

1. Different causes

Nasopharyngeal inflammation is mainly caused by influenza or other nasal diseases such as allergic rhinitis, atrophic rhinitis or nasal polyps. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is mainly related to genetic factors, Epstein-Barr virus, environmental factors and dietary factors.

2. Different symptoms

The symptoms of nasopharyngitis and nasopharyngeal cancer are similar, with nasal congestion, headache, and runny nose. Runny nose caused by nasopharyngitis is caused by excessive force when wiping the nose, which damages the capillaries and will stop soon. Nasopharyngeal cancer is usually found during back suction.

3. The severity of the two is different

Nasopharyngitis is a very common disease that can be cured with timely treatment. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor. The 5-year survival rate of early-stage nasopharyngeal carcinoma is over 70%, while the 5-year survival rate of late-stage nasopharyngeal carcinoma may be only 8% to 10%.