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by h2odragon 1441 days ago
people on supplemental oxygen sometimes get CO2 problems; the oxymeter shows good numbers but they're acting drunk or feeling poorly otherwise.

Apparently its sneaky and cumulative; a few moments wont do much but as time goes on you get fizzier.

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> ...but as time goes on you get fizzier.

While I'm fairly certain you meant "fuzzier" I can't help but thinking about bubbly blood full of dissolved CO2.

I think thats pretty much the case.
Supplemental oxygen usually causes hypocapnia (low blood CO2). Adding a little CO2 prevents hypocapnia.