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Two reasons right off the top, anyone needing oxygen therapy does not need to be inhaling second hand smoke! and lighting a cigarette can cause a flash fire when used in the presence of compressed gasses.

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Q: Why smoking is not allowed in hospital administering oxygen inhalation?
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