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Using Cocaine, Yellowish Mucus Inside Nose That Cannot Be Taken Out, Nostril Blocked. Advise?

ive been using cocaine for 2 years everyday and now notice that i have white /yellowish mucus on the inside of my nose..I tried blowing my nose to remove it but just make my breathing more complicated . both nostril are completely blocked. So i tried taking a cotton swap to gently scrap it off and nothing helps. What is this? how can i get it out? looks like its grease fat stuck on my nose( expect that it is white with a little yellow color)
Thu, 2 May 2013
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It seems that due to chronic use of cocaine thick crusting has formed in nose. It is a common side effect of cocaine inhalation. Due to chronic inhalation congestion occurs and also tar accumulation occurs in nose which results in crusting and granulomas formation. For relief you can use antihistaminics for some time and visit your doctor for opinion. And please quit cocaine other wise it will lead to more serious complications.

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Using Cocaine, Yellowish Mucus Inside Nose That Cannot Be Taken Out, Nostril Blocked. Advise?

Hello Welcome to HCM It seems that due to chronic use of cocaine thick crusting has formed in nose. It is a common side effect of cocaine inhalation. Due to chronic inhalation congestion occurs and also tar accumulation occurs in nose which results in crusting and granulomas formation. For relief you can use antihistaminics for some time and visit your doctor for opinion. And please quit cocaine other wise it will lead to more serious complications. Thanks Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi