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Septal perforation about 2-2.5cm - what are the chances of saddle nose?

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Hello. I have an anterior septal perforation about 2-2.5cm in size. It is completely asymptomatic and I have no problems with it. However, I am terrified of getting saddle nose. The perforation has not gotten worse since it was diagnosed (months ago). septal perforation about 2-2.5cm in size I am scared to even rub my nose too hard in fear of causing this.

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