Research shows that decreased oxygen levels often lead to clubbing, which may cause unwanted effects on the body. It can affect the nail bed, causing enlargement from an excess of soft tissue. This enlargement accompanies inflammation of the small blood vessels under the nails from lack of proper oxygen to the body. The amount of collagen in the fingers may increase too, leading to enlargement of the fingertips and thickening.

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