Can weed cause asthma?
My friends are trying weed, and I'm thinking about it too, but I'm worried about my breathing. Can smoking weed cause asthma, or worsen existing respiratory issues?
5 answers
7 months ago
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Honestly, any kind of smoke is going to irritate your airways, whether it's tobacco or weed. While some studies say active components might relax muscles, the actual hot smoke does the exact opposite. It's really best to ask a pulmonologist about this to understand the impact on your lungs.
5 months ago
I would advise you to be super careful with this. If you are already feeling wheezy or have a family history of respiratory issues, please get a proper lung function test done first. Don't experiment with these things without consulting a doctor.
6 months ago
Smoking weed definitely damages the throat lining, which can trigger asthma attacks. For lung health, steaming with a drop of eucalyptus oil helps clear congestion naturally. But if you're actually coughing a lot or feeling breathless, please see a specialist right away instead of waiting.
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7 months ago
Dekho boss, seedhi baat hai, dhuen ko andar kheenchoge toh lungs protest karenge hi. Weed doesn't magically bypass your respiratory system. Agar saans lene mein takleef ho rahi hai toh use turant band karo aur doctor ke paas jao, simple.
4 months ago
Ab is umar mein lungs are already dealing with so much pollution, why add more fuel to the fire? Smoke is smoke, be it green or brown, and it will make your chest tight. Save your lungs some trouble and keep life simple, doctor ki fees bachao!