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Feb 13, 2025

What happens if you snort chalk?

I have a question about the effects of snorting chalk. What happens if someone snorts chalk? Please provide a detailed explanation.

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Feb 13, 2025

Not Medical Advice: Snorting any kind of powder is not safe and is not advised.

Chalk dust can accumulate in the human respiratory system, potentially leading to long-term health problems due to overexposure.

According to Dr. Jordan Josephson, an ear, nose, and throat specialist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, the powder is perceived by the nose as a foreign toxic substance. The powder can damage the microscopic hairs, or cilia, and membranes of the nose, impairing their ability to function correctly and possibly causing scarring.

Check out Tips to Keep Your Lungs Healthy, shared by the American Lung Association.

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