{"id":1052,"date":"2025-04-28T12:51:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T09:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/?p=1052"},"modified":"2025-04-28T12:51:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T09:51:47","slug":"not-just-cocaine-another-cheap-and-common-danger-that-can-cause-nasal-perforation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/not-just-cocaine-another-cheap-and-common-danger-that-can-cause-nasal-perforation\/","title":{"rendered":"Not Just Cocaine: Another Cheap and Common Danger That Can Cause Nasal Perforation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The inside of the nose has a much more delicate structure than we think. Especially when certain substances are frequently used intranasally, they can cause serious damage to this sensitive structure. Although it is now widely known that cocaine can cause holes inside the nose, recently similar problems have also begun to appear with intranasal (nasally administered) ketamine use. Moreover, the fact that ketamine is cheaper and more accessible increases this risk even further.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u0130ndex<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/not-just-cocaine-another-cheap-and-common-danger-that-can-cause-nasal-perforation\/#Why_Does_Cocaine_Cause_Nasal_Perforation\" >Why Does Cocaine Cause Nasal Perforation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/not-just-cocaine-another-cheap-and-common-danger-that-can-cause-nasal-perforation\/#Is_Ketamine_Safer_Unfortunately_No\" >Is Ketamine Safer? Unfortunately, No.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/not-just-cocaine-another-cheap-and-common-danger-that-can-cause-nasal-perforation\/#Who_Is_at_Higher_Risk\" >Who Is at Higher Risk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/not-just-cocaine-another-cheap-and-common-danger-that-can-cause-nasal-perforation\/#What_Are_the_Signs_of_Perforation\" >What Are the Signs of Perforation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/not-just-cocaine-another-cheap-and-common-danger-that-can-cause-nasal-perforation\/#What_Should_Be_Done\" >What Should Be Done?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/not-just-cocaine-another-cheap-and-common-danger-that-can-cause-nasal-perforation\/#Final_Word_Being_Cheaper_Doesnt_Mean_Being_Less_Harmful\" >Final Word: Being Cheaper Doesn\u2019t Mean Being Less Harmful<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Cocaine_Cause_Nasal_Perforation\"><\/span>Why Does Cocaine Cause Nasal Perforation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When cocaine is snorted, it constricts the blood vessels. This prevents enough blood from reaching the tissues lining the inside of the nose. Over time, these tissues fail to receive nourishment, lose their vitality, and small sores begin to form inside the nose. If use is frequent and prolonged, these sores grow, merge, and eventually create a permanent hole in the middle part of the nose (the septum). This condition is called \u201cnasal septum perforation.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Ketamine_Safer_Unfortunately_No\"><\/span>Is Ketamine Safer? Unfortunately, No.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some people use ketamine instead of cocaine, believing it to be \u201csafer.\u201d The perception is fueled by the fact that ketamine is more affordable and pharmacy-sourced. However, an increasing number of patients are now presenting with nasal problems after using only ketamine. Ketamine also irritates and dries out the nasal mucosa, causing long-term tissue damage. Thus, it\u2019s not just cocaine \u2014 frequent intranasal ketamine use can also cause perforations in the nose.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_at_Higher_Risk\"><\/span>Who Is at Higher Risk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Those who regularly use ketamine or cocaine intranasally<\/li>\n<li>Those who always use the same nostril<\/li>\n<li>Those who already have nasal deviations, infections, or dryness<\/li>\n<li>Those who experience burning or crusting in the nose after use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Signs_of_Perforation\"><\/span>What Are the Signs of Perforation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Whistling sounds coming from the inside of the nose<\/li>\n<li>Persistent crusting, bleeding, or nasal discharge<\/li>\n<li>Sensation of nasal congestion<\/li>\n<li>Cosmetic changes (nasal collapse or shape alteration)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_Be_Done\"><\/span>What Should Be Done?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first thing to do when these symptoms are noticed is to stop using the substances. If stopped early, the inside of the nose may heal to some extent. However, if intervention is delayed and a hole forms, surgical repair is often necessary. Especially if there are aesthetic concerns or breathing problems, surgery becomes inevitable.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Word_Being_Cheaper_Doesnt_Mean_Being_Less_Harmful\"><\/span>Final Word: Being Cheaper Doesn\u2019t Mean Being Less Harmful<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Today, intranasal ketamine has started to be used more frequently instead of cocaine. However, this does not mean that ketamine does not harm the nose. On the contrary, with long-term use, it can erode the nasal tissues just like cocaine. Therefore, raising awareness about both substances is crucial. The nose is not only an aesthetic organ but also vital for breathing and quality of life. Protecting it is everyone\u2019s responsibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The inside of the nose has a much more delicate structure than we think. Especially when certain substances are frequently used intranasally, they can cause serious damage to this sensitive structure. Although it is now widely known that cocaine can cause holes inside the nose, recently similar problems have also begun to appear with intranasal [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1053,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1052","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1052","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1052"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1052\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1054,"href":"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1052\/revisions\/1054"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1053"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1052"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1052"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gedizserin.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1052"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}