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Does oxygen have side affects?
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Oxygen : Oxygen treatment is only used if indicated. Too much oxygen can cause problems. Discuss with your doctor about the appropriate indication.
Answered 10/8/2013
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Possibly: If you get oxygen in to high amounts( more concentration than we breathe) like when a person is on a ventilator for a long time, it can damage the lungs.
Answered 9/8/2017
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Yes: It can cause pulmonary oxygen toxicity and decrease respiratory drive.
Answered 9/15/2013
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