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Supplemental oxygen contains 95 percent oxygen

While the air you breathe contains 21 percent oxygen, this is not enough for those suffering with COPD. For these patients, supplemental oxygen therapy is often recommended to ensure that with each breath, enough oxygen is being absorbed by the body to ensure proper function.

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