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Dr i noticed the my nose shape has changed i used to squeez it alot for 3 years but this never happened before iam really worried i look strange now?

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Dr. David Earle answered

Don't worry : I'm sure your nose is fine. As long as you can breathe easily though the nose, you should be just fine. You can always have a general practice doctor look at it to be sure. You could also get some X-rays done to check the bones, but start with an exam by a doctor. Hope this helps!

Answered 3/1/2015

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A member asked:

Dr i noticed the my nose shape has changed i used to squeez it alot for 3 years but this never happened before iam really worried i look strange now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Earle answered

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