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Do The Shape And Size Of The Nose Change Due To Pressing ?

Do the shape and size of the nose change due to pressing, twisting, pulling and stretching the nose hard for a long time? Similarly, do the nasal breathing passages get narrowed and obstructed due to pressing, twisting, pulling and stretching the nose hard for a long time?I am 29 years old. What about the children s nose? Doctors, please help me with the answers that are facts and that you know 100%.
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ENT Specialist,  's  Response
Take it for sure that , nothing will happen with twisting of nose.

Reason-- External nose has cartilage, which will neither tear nor will change its shape.

Regards,

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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Shainaz Arif Kaware's  Response
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If you punch hard or hit by some thing then the bone of the nose may break.Other than that by pulling ;stretching;twisting will NOT break the nose .This is your answer but please tell why you want to do this thing because this is the second time you have posted the same question .Why & with whom you want to do these things ?
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Do The Shape And Size Of The Nose Change Due To Pressing ?

Take it for sure that , nothing will happen with twisting of nose. Reason-- External nose has cartilage, which will neither tear nor will change its shape. Regards, pm