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Poppy (Papaver somniferum) - Poppy seeds - Poppy seed decoction

Papaver somniferum L. Poppies contain opium. Opium latex contains morphine, codeine, thebaine and other alkaloids

Heart failure (biventricular, congestive)

Death following exposure or poisoning

Diagnosing DIRD

Drug and radiation history

Drug singularity - Correct identification of the drug

Consistent timing of exposure v. onset of symptoms

Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug

Careful exlusion of another cause

Remission of symptoms with removal of drug

Recurrence with rechallenge (rarely advisable)

Causality assessment

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