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Why does a heroin overdose cause acute respiratory distress syndrome (ards)?
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Possible: Vomiting and aspiration can cause ARDS and is the most frequent cause in heroin od. Sometimes direct toxicity from adulterants in heroin can cause an acute lung injury.
Answered 6/10/2014
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