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What Causes Swelling Of Nostrils?
Hi, I am have hardly ever tried cocaine. Only a few times but every time I do my nostril swells up and blocks for at least 4 days. I am not addicted and only do it on the odd occasion when I want to. Last night I snorted some and my nostril has swollen again. I was wondering what is the problem? Should I go the doctors?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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hello, thanks for your query , chronic snorting can cause nasal septum perforation.redness , swelling, pain and some form of nasal block occurs due to cocaine snorting. u need to stop. u can take naso clear( saline) nasal drops and antibiotic course after consulting an Ent surgeon. all the best. take care.
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Yes. stop taking cocaine. it could be an allergic reaction to it or can be an infection. if it is an allergy you need to take a steroid nasal spray ( azeflo 1 puff daily )and a tab of montelukast and levocetrizine ( montek lc) before bed.
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