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Could someone with gas (flatulence) trigger an explosion of someone's supplemental oxygen if they are too close, because of the methane?

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Dr. Andrew Hoffman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Not likely.: Two flammable gasses would still need an ignition source.

Answered 11/12/2013

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