What Causes Stinging Nose After Using Cocaine?

Posted on Thu, 31 Dec 2015

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Thu, 31 Dec 2015 Answered on

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Question : What can a person do to clear and stop stinging nose from cocaine

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stinging nose from cocaine

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

The nasal mucosa when dry can erode and lead to irritation and stingy sensation. There can be additional bleeding and infection. Local polyfax ointment and decongestant nasal spray should help in keeping the area moist/lubricated and prevent infection and further erosion. Avoiding cocain would also go a long way in prevention of such symptoms in the future.

Let me know if you have any query

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (3 hours later)

Thank you, I actually have been using that product and it seems to help . At least Iam done buying 30 products! I was snorting aloe, Vaseline, neosporen. There is no product that is not labeled external use? So o was in so much pain I tried all sorts of stuff to help my stinging nose. But I got the product. Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.

Hope I have answered your query.

If you have any further questions I will be happy to help If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar