What is a Respiratory Side Effect Associated with Opioids? Understanding OIRD
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In 2022, approximately 80,000 deaths in the United States were attributed to opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD), accounting for about 75% of all drug overdose deaths [1.2.1]. So, what is a respiratory side effect associated with opioids? The most critical is OIRD, a life-threatening condition.
