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I have been diagnosed with lung cancer. im suffring mostly from shortness of breath. so i ws wonderig if the medical aid offers small carry around oxygens for patiences
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Oxygen: The criteria for oxygen includes the following: Pa02 at or below 55 mmHg or oxygen saturation of less than 88 percent.
Answered 4/17/2020
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