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

Matt in GADec 22, 2023
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)
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Answered on Dec 24, 2023
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