A member asked:

I stopped snorting ritalin (methylphenidate) about six weeks ago and i am having a health issue now. i am having scabbing in my nose and can't breathe. what can i do?

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See ENT: You may have done some damage to your nasal passages. Would see ENT to see if there is any damage. Would seek counseling regarding the drug abuse.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Yoi!!!!: Your decision making is obviously seriously challenged.Do not make it wores by ignoring potentially a serious problem of nasal erosion. See the ENT and then the psych doc to help with the problems that led to the snorting in the 1st pkace.

Answered 2/29/2016

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Dr. Parag Parikh answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Nasal irrigation: Intranasal drug abuse,causes,mucosa of the nasal cavity,to scab up,with crusting,regular nasal irrigation with salt water,is helpful in clearing crusts,you have started on a positive note of stopping drug abuse,now you have stay clean,good luck.

Answered 4/24/2015

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