Helium mixed with oxygen is used in the treatment of

Helium mixed with oxygen is used in the treatment of
  1. beri beri
  2. burning feet
  3. joints burning
  4. asthma

Solution

A mixture of helium and oxygen is used in the treatment of asthma as helium has low density and thus, this mixture flows easily through restricted passages.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2010

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