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respiratory depressant |
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respiratory depressant Etymology: L, respirare, to breathe, depremere, to press down a drug or other agent that diminishes normal breathing functions. Most respiratory depressants, such as alcohol and opiates, act by depressing the central nervous system. Patient discussion about respiratory depressant. Q. can respiratory problems cause depression? is it common? I know that not being able to breath comfortably is really frustrating... A. I don't know if asthma can actually cause depression but it is very hard to deal with. Being asthmetic sometimes means staying in bed for a few days without being able to have one moment of peace and serenity. not being able to breath- even if for just a few moments is the most frightening thing in the world. Read more or ask a question about respiratory depressantHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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