The history of cocaine is a long and storied one that dates back to ancient times. More recently, cocaine has gained notoriety for its use as an illicit drug on the streets. Surgeons involved in cosmetic and functional surgery of the nose commonly use cocaine in their practice and should be well versed in the pharmacologic and physiologic effects of the drug.
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