What Is Acute Respiratory Failure?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Overdose
While drugs are usually beneficial for us, we need to be careful in regard to how we use them. If they are misused then they can cause some very unwelcome side effects, and this can include acute respiratory failure. Certain drugs can have an impact on our lungs ability to work properly, potentially causing severe problems.
This also includes alcohol and some people with an alcohol problem will develop acute respiratory failure. This is one of the many reasons to avoid abusing alcohol to dangerous levels. If you do have a problem with alcohol or with other drugs, you should arrange to speak with a professional when you can.
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