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Will constant use of a nasal dilator cause damage? (photos)

The nasal dilator is stainless steel, like the attached picture shows. It expands the nostrils so that my pinched nostrils suddenly appear normal and I can breathe easier again. If I wear this device 24/7, am I risking damaging my nose somehow?

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Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
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