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The insufflation of cocaine crystals may also cause physical trauma to epithelial cells, leading to inflammatory lesions, which may also worsen due to the tendency for patients to physically remove the scabs produced in the damaged tissue, which induces further mechanical damage. [6] Cocaine is capable of inducing apoptosis of epithelial cells ...
A nasal septum perforation is a medical condition in which the nasal septum, the bony/cartilaginous wall dividing the nasal cavities, develops a hole or fissure. [1]This may be brought on directly, as in the case of nasal piercings, or indirectly, as by long-term topical drug application, including nasal administration of ethylphenidate, methamphetamine, cocaine, crushed prescription pills, or ...
Saddle nose is a condition associated with nasal trauma, congenital syphilis, relapsing polychondritis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, cocaine abuse, and leprosy, among other conditions. [1] The most common cause is nasal trauma. It is characterized by a loss of height of the nose, because of the collapse of the nasal bridge. The depressed ...
Troubled comedian Artie Lange, 51, revealed he would be attending rehab after testing positive for multiple drugs, including cocaine, while serving his four-year probation for heroin possession.
“Pinching the nose will put pressure on the small blood vessels in the lining of the nose that are usually the source of bleeding. You may need to pinch the nose for 5 to 10 minutes, or more if ...
Any damage to the inside of the nose is due to cocaine constricting blood vessels — and therefore restricting blood and oxygen/nutrient flow — to that area. Rolled up banknotes, hollowed-out pens, cut straws, pointed ends of keys, specialized spoons, [57] long fingernails, and (clean) tampon applicators are often used to insufflate cocaine.
Drinking diet soda made with artificial sweeteners can put people at risk for a long list of health issues. People who drink diet soda may be at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke and early death
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