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Face mask makes nose looks crooked. What should I do?

htownbSep 2, 2021

Hey, everytime I wear my face mask for COVID not only does it feel uncomfortable as it pressures my nose but when I take it off it’s completely swollen and crooked looking and it takes a few hours to go back to normal, what should I do?

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