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A member asked:

I have been on oxygen for 4yrs 24/7 is that dangerous?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not as dangerous as.: It's not as dangerous as hypoxia assuming you have hypoxia that requires the oxygen to keep your blood oxygen levels in a normal range.

Dr Clifford agreed

Answered 11/1/2012

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No: What is really dangerous is not being on oxygen when you need it.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/1/2014

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