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Could Ears Change Shape From Wearing Noise Protection? (photo)

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Because of noisy neighbors for the past few years I have worth gun-range style ear protection occasional to bed. Is it possible wearing these while sleeping on my side could cause a deformity in one or both ears? Lately I have noticed my right ear has had a round shape than my left and I am wondering if the headset could be responsible due to pinching the ears down while I rest on my side or maybe I just never noticed the unusual shape before. I am only wearing the plugs in the photo.

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