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My nose shape is different from my mom and dad's family, it's like my body bones didn't get fully matured, can the hookah smoking daily do that?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Very unlikely: Hookah use should not effect the shape of your nose. However, it can do damage to the nasal mucosa.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/20/2019

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A member asked:

My nose shape is different from my mom and dad's family, it's like my body bones didn't get fully matured, can the hookah smoking daily do that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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