The claim: Masks cause oxygen deprivation and neurological damage, especially in children. COVID-19 has killed more than 1.1 million people worldwide, including more than 219,000 in the USA in ...

Potocka was seen with an oxygen mask. Slovakian officials later told multiple outlets that Potocka had suffered an asthma attack and she did not have her inhaler with her.

Heliox more effective than oxygen in 30 children studied. However, some factors call into question the results of the trial. Additional, higher powered studies needed.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Swimming - Women's 200m Individual Medley - Heats - Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France - August 02, 2024. Tamara Potocka of Slovakia receives medical attention after ...

Tamara Potocka from Slovakia collapsed when suffering an asthma attack after swimming a 200 meter women's individual medley heat at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

A case of bronchial asthma is reported in which respiratory acidosis was aggravated by the administration of oxygen. This was manifested clinically by delirium, stupor and coma, relieved by ...