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A 24-year-old member asked about a 29-year-old male:
Hi doctor can i ask something about oxygen tank?is it really prescripted or can i just buy one and just ask other doctors nearby how to use it right?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
There needs to be: a medical indication for use of oxygen. Oxygen needs to come with necessary education. If you believe that you need supplemental oxygen then please discuss with your medical provider. Take care.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
No: Your oxygen should be prescribed and adjusted by a physician.
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Last updated May 10, 2018
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