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What Causes Swelling In The Nose After Using Cocaine?

I have been using cocaine for 8 months... Every week at least 4 of of 7 days. I have quit a month ago I tried meth for the last 2 weeks. Not much.. Now my nose has swollen on one side. I examined the nose last night. I have white pockets when touched drains. It has even coming through the pores on the top and sides.. I have been suffering with extreme headaches face and forehead. I am on medical, not sure if it would come covered to repair. Yes and also drainage in the eye on the side that is swollen., the skin looks shinning in spots. Please help!! I have no money and I can not pay for your services. Sorry
Sat, 19 May 2018
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Hi... Thanks for considering health care magic...
I understand your worries...
The symptoms you have mentioned is mostly due to cocaine usage even long term use of cocaine may lead to perforation of septum of nose...
I suggest you to consult an ENT surgeon for sinusitis and basic nasal endoscopic examination...
Hope your doubts are cleared...
Take care...

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What Causes Swelling In The Nose After Using Cocaine?

Hi... Thanks for considering health care magic... I understand your worries... The symptoms you have mentioned is mostly due to cocaine usage even long term use of cocaine may lead to perforation of septum of nose... I suggest you to consult an ENT surgeon for sinusitis and basic nasal endoscopic examination... Hope your doubts are cleared... Take care...