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Why does this help my breathing?

emcat352Jan 16, 2019

I broke my nose a couple of years ago. I never noticed an affect to my breathing; however recently I noticed if I push up on the tip of my nose or pull up on the area between my eyes, there is almost a click and I can breath better.

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