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What are the Side Effects of Oxygen Supplements?

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Using unregulated oxygen supplements when not medically necessary can be harmful, as excess oxygen can lead to a condition known as hyperoxia, or oxygen toxicity. While oxygen is vital for life, the body's respiratory system is a finely tuned mechanism, and disrupting this balance with supplemental oxygen can have unexpected consequences.