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Why doctors put oxygen mask on patient's nose when he already breathes from atmosphere?
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Increase Oxygen: The purpose is to increase the oxygen content in your blood. If your lungs don't adequately absorb it at normal levels in the atmosphere supplemental oxygen can be beneficial.
Answered 4/27/2013
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