Jignesh Shah Jignesh Shah Asked 6 months ago

Does marijuana cause lung cancer?

I know smoking anything isn't good for your lungs, but what about marijuana specifically? I've heard different opinions on its link to lung cancer compared to cigarettes. Does smoking marijuana directly increase the risk of developing lung cancer?

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Ramanpreet Singh Ramanpreet Singh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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Haan, smoke toh smoke hai na, chahe woh tobacco ho ya weed. Lungs me tar aur toxins toh jaate hi hain. Isliye risk hamesha rehta hai, safe toh bilkul nahi bol sakte.

Tanmay Bhatia Tanmay Bhatia Joined May 2026 6 months ago

My sleep schedule is already a joke, but thinking about lung damage is giving me extra insomnia tonight. Basically, putting hot smoke in your lungs over and over is going to mess them up. Better to stick to fresh oxygen, even if it is boring.

Sonia Hegde Sonia Hegde Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

When my father was getting treated at Manipal Hospital, we asked the oncologist about this. The doctor said inhaling any kind of combusted plant matter releases carcinogens that can damage cells. You should consult a specialist to understand the exact risks clearly.

Abhishek Joshi Abhishek Joshi Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I had a massive panic attack last year thinking my cough was something serious because of my past smoking habits. Got my chest X-ray done and thankfully everything was normal, doctor said it was just mild bronchitis. Just stay calm, quit the habit, and you will be fine.

Shakuntala Devi Shakuntala Devi Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I have spent years boiling ginger and tulsi water for my family's coughs, but home remedies cannot reverse the deep damage of smoke. If there is smoke going into the chest, the risk of serious disease will always be high. Please stop while there is time.

Yogesh Chawla Yogesh Chawla Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

In yoga, we focus on clean, deep pranayama to purify the lungs. Filling your lungs with marijuana smoke does the exact opposite, clogging the passages and altering cellular health. Keep your breathing pure and let your body heal naturally.

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Pallavi Kulkarni Pallavi Kulkarni Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, any type of smoke is harmful for our respiratory system. Lungs are very delicate, and we should protect them. It's better to avoid these things completely for a long and healthy life.

Deepali Deshmukh Deepali Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

According to research, marijuana smoke contains many of the same toxins and irritants as tobacco smoke. My general physician explained that even if users smoke fewer joints per day compared to cigarettes, the deep inhalation and holding of smoke increases the risk of cell damage in the lungs.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My uncle always says our breathing is our life force, so we should never abuse it with smoke. Our family doctor also strongly advises against smoking anything, as it damages the delicate lung lining over time. It is best to avoid it for long-term health.

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I am new to this discussion and feel a bit hesitant to ask. Does vaporizing it also carry the same severe risks as smoking it directly, or is it slightly safer for the lungs? I would really appreciate some gentle guidance on this.

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