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When i move the tip of nose from side to side, it cracks. i feel no pain, i have never broken my nose, and it has become a habit. is this harmful?
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Normal: Perfectly normal - in fact I have the same thing. The "crack" that you feel are two cartilages rubbing together. I don't know if anyone has done a long term study to determine if there might be long term consequences. However, the tip of your nose is not meant to be moved on any regular basis. I would try to break the "habit" of moving your nose. Every now and then, it shouldn't cause any h
Answered 12/9/2015
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No: It sounds as if you are experiencing overlapping of the cartilages. Occasionally , this may occur as a result of laxity. Many people believe there nose gets longer as they age but it really is due to laxity of the cartilage and loss of support causing the tip to fall and making the nose appear longer
Answered 6/22/2021
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