09/06/2026
π¨ Did you know that coughing up blood is sometimes a NOSE problem, not a lung problem?In Singapore, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC / Nose Cancer) is one of the most common cancers affecting men between ages 30 and 49. Because the tumor sits hidden at the very back of the nose, early symptoms are incredibly easy to mistake for a chest infection or a harmless cold.Dr. Vyas Prasad from Absolute ENT shared an excellent clinical breakdown on why "haemoptysis" (coughing up blood) requires an ENT check if it doesn't go away.Other hidden warning signs to watch for:Persistent muffled hearing or blocked fluid in only one earBlood-stained mucus when you blow your nose or clear your throatA painless, hard lump in your neck that lasts over 2 weeks.
Read the full clinical article here:
https://www.vyasprasadent.com/post/nasopharyngeal-cancer-symptoms-singapore
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