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Could i've caused bump on bridge of nose to get bigger by taking lots of deep breaths & yawning? been doing that a lot last few mos due to a back muscle strain. now i'm worried i caused the bump to get bigger. or can only surgery change bump shape?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Unlikely: Unless you have developed some type of fistula it would be highly unlikely that deep breathing or yawning would effect nasal anatomy.

Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

Could i've caused bump on bridge of nose to get bigger by taking lots of deep breaths & yawning? been doing that a lot last few mos due to a back muscle strain. now i'm worried i caused the bump to get bigger. or can only surgery change bump shape?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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