Nitrous oxide is contraindicated in patients with ______________ ______________ problems
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
upper respiratory. Nitrous oxide is contraindicated in patients with coronary heart disease; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD-bronchitis, emphysema); upper respiratory problems (e.g., stuffed nose, blocked Eustachian tubes).
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