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Examining the Impact of Opium Use on COVID-19 Severity and Outcomes

  • By

  • Fatemeh Amin

  • Hamid Ostadebrahimi

  • Najmeh Parvaz

  • Hadi Eslami

  • Haniyeh Maleki

  • Somayeh Kazempour

  • January 30, 2026

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    Opium use may influence COVID-19 severity, with users potentially facing higher mortality and complications compared to non-users.

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    Opioids like morphine can alleviate symptoms in severe COVID-19 cases but may also suppress the immune response.

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    Individuals with a history of opium use are more susceptible to respiratory infections and may experience worse COVID-19 outcomes.

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    The study involved 2945 patients, comparing COVID-19 severity between opium users and non-users to assess health impacts.

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    Further research is needed to clarify the relationship between opium use and COVID-19 severity and outcomes.

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Examining the Impact of Opium Use on COVID-19 Severity and Outcomes

  • by Fatemeh Amin, Hamid Ostadebrahimi, Najmeh Parvaz, Hadi Eslami, Haniyeh Maleki, Somayeh Kazempour

  • January 30, 2026

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