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I use coke and i'm curious what the color will you see when you get close to cartilage in your nose?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Grayish white: Cartilage there has a grayish white color.

Answered 4/29/2020

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Dr. David Wishnew answered

Cocaine use: Stop using coke. Cartilage is white, and by the time you see that, perforation is imminent.

Dr Hwang agreed

Answered 8/23/2018

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A member asked:

I use coke and i'm curious what the color will you see when you get close to cartilage in your nose?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Dr. David Wishnew answered

Dr Hwang agreed

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