Anjali Das Anjali Das Asked 4 months ago

Does weed cause lung cancer like cigarettes?

Everyone knows cigarettes are bad for your lungs and cause cancer. But when it comes to cannabis, people have mixed opinions. I want to know if there's a similar risk for lung cancer with it.

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Aman Preet Singh Aman Preet Singh Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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Oye veerji, smoke is smoke, whether it comes from a expensive cigarette or a green joint! Your lungs don't have a filter that says 'ah, this is herbal, let it go clean'. While it might not have the same chemicals as cigarettes, inhaling hot carbon directly is never going to make your lungs happy!

Deepak Mishra Deepak Mishra Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I can't comment on the exact cancer risk, but I used to smoke weed daily and developed a horrible, hacking morning cough just like my cigarette-smoking friends. My lung capacity dropped significantly and I couldn't even run a kilometer. Once I stopped inhaling smoke altogether, my breathing got much better.

Sameer Joshi Sameer Joshi Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

As someone who just went through a major lung health scare and had to undergo multiple chest scans, I can tell you that hot smoke of any kind damages your lung lining. The doctors at the hospital made it very clear that regular inhalation of unfiltered smoke deposits tar and carcinogens in the lungs. Please don't take your breathing for granted.

Nisha Banerjee Nisha Banerjee Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Look, I know a lot of people online claim it is completely safe because it is natural, but that is a big misconception. Inhaling burnt plant matter of any kind releases tar and toxins into your chest. Just take care of your body, eat healthy, and don't fall for these internet myths that say smoking weed is harmless.

Riya Kapoor Riya Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Let us be real here. Combustion is combustion. When you burn a leaf and inhale the smoke directly without even a filter, you are putting tar into your lungs, period. It might not have the specific additives of commercial cigarettes, but it is still highly damaging to your respiratory tract in the long run.

Shruti Saxena Shruti Saxena Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Hey there! Smoking anything regularly is going to put a heavy burden on your lungs for sure. It is much better to keep your airways clean and breathe easy! If you want to stay fit and active, steering clear of any kind of smoke is the best path forward. Take care of yourself! 🌸

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Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My father always says that our lungs are meant only for clean air and nothing else. When I asked my doctor about this, he explained that while commercial cigarettes have more toxic additives, smoking weed still deposits a lot of tar because joints are usually smoked without proper filters. It is always better to keep your lungs clean.

Divya Reddy Divya Reddy Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Managing my PCOS made me realize how sensitive our bodies are to cellular damage and inflammation. Inhaling toxic smoke regularly triggers a lot of inflammatory responses throughout the body, which can increase long-term health risks. I think it is best to be very cautious and focus on healing your body rather than straining it.

Anjali Desai Anjali Desai Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

If you have a chronic, persistent cough, wheezing, or find yourself short of breath, please consult a pulmonologist immediately and get a chest X-ray done. Even if you think it is just a mild reaction to smoking, it is critical to get it evaluated by a doctor to rule out any underlying tissue damage or early stage lung issues.

Ramesh Yadav Ramesh Yadav Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Bhai, humare yahan toh log kehte hain ki dhuan toh dhuan hota hai, chahe chulhe ka ho ya bidi ka. Lungs toh bohot nazuk hote hain humare. Unme roz dhuan daloge toh bimar toh honge hi na. Apni sehat ka dhyan rakho aur yeh sab cheezon se door hi raho toh achha hai.

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