Cocaine Reduces Ciliary Beat Frequency of Human Nasal Epithelial Cells

Conclusion: We assume that CBF reduction is part of the pathomechanism leading to nasal complications in cocaine abuse. Considering these results, clinical usage of cocaine should be critically evaluated and restricted to select cases only.

Source: In Vivo - November 3, 2020 Category: Research Authors: NASTEV, A., SOMMER, J. U., BEHR, W., STUCK, B. A., MUELLER, C. E., SCHELL, A., KRAMER, B., HAEUSSLER, D., HOERMANN, K., BIRK, R. Tags: Experimental Studies Source Type: research