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Posted on Thu, 7 Sep 2017
Question: my nostrills are swollen from cocaine use.i have stoped the using for three days now.just want to know if swelling usually goes down and how long does it take.how would i know if i have done permanent damge. i dont have a deviated septum or a cllapsed nose. just swollen nostrrils
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Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Nasal vestibulitis...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

I have understood your problem I will try my best to help you with this.

1. Swollen nostril following cocaine abuse is due to local inflammation, followed by infection in the surrounding area. This is also known as nasal vestibulitis.

2. Your description doesn't seem to be of a permanent damage to the nose. With appropriate measures it can be taken care of.

3. You would require a course of potent antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen or diclofenac, frequent use of saline nasal spray to keep the nasal mucosa & the cavity moist and a local antibiotic cream to reduce the mucosal inflammation.

4. With the above measures you should get better. Finally, the most important of all, avoid cocaine abuse.

Hope this answers our query; I will be available for the follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Nasal Polyps

Brief Answer: Nasal vestibulitis... Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting the query I have understood your problem I will try my best to help you with this. 1. Swollen nostril following cocaine abuse is due to local inflammation, followed by infection in the surrounding area. This is also known as nasal vestibulitis. 2. Your description doesn't seem to be of a permanent damage to the nose. With appropriate measures it can be taken care of. 3. You would require a course of potent antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen or diclofenac, frequent use of saline nasal spray to keep the nasal mucosa & the cavity moist and a local antibiotic cream to reduce the mucosal inflammation. 4. With the above measures you should get better. Finally, the most important of all, avoid cocaine abuse. Hope this answers our query; I will be available for the follow-up queries. Regards Dr. Naveen Kumar N. ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon