Patients with emphysema should not be given supplemental oxygen.

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Patients with emphysema often experience hypoxemia, or low oxygen levels in the blood. Supplemental oxygen may be necessary to improve their oxygenation and prevent further damage to their organs. However, it is important to closely monitor the administration of oxygen in these patients since they may be at risk for retaining carbon dioxide and worsening respiratory acidosis.

Patients with Emphysema Should Not Be Given Supplemental Oxygen