Gaurav Singh Gaurav Singh Asked 6 months ago

Is pot good for asthma?

I have mild asthma, and I've heard some controversial things about cannabis. A friend of mine who also has asthma told me it can sometimes help clear the airways. Is it true that cannabis can be good for asthma, or is it a bad idea?

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Ananya Hegde Ananya Hegde Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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I don't think inhaling any kind of smoke is safe if you have asthma. It can irritate your airways and make breathing much harder. I would strongly suggest speaking with a pulmonologist instead of trying dangerous experiments.

Nisha Kulkarni Nisha Kulkarni Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I am just starting to learn about asthma triggers because my friend was recently diagnosed. Isn't smoking of any kind supposed to be very harmful for the lungs? Should we just stick to the inhalers prescribed by the clinic?

Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Any type of smoking is a big no for asthma sufferers because it triggers immediate bronchospasms. Keep your inhaler handy and focus on clean air. It's always best to follow your chest specialist's advice for breathing issues.

Pallavi Joshi Pallavi Joshi Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Haan na, smoke to lungs ko aur kharab karega. Asthma patients ko breathing problems se bachne ke liye bilkul clean air ki zaroorat hoti hai. Please don't try such risky things and consult a doctor immediately.

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Consult a pulmonologist

Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Haan, asthma patients ke liye smoke toh sabse bada dushman hai na! Pot ya cigarette smoking se lung passage block ho jata hai aur attack aane ka darr rehta hai. Better hai ki doctor ki consult ki hui medicines hi lo.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My son has struggled with asthma since childhood, so I know how scary breathing issues can be. Please don't let anyone convince you to smoke anything to treat it; it will only damage the lungs further. Keep their environment dust-free and see a good doctor.

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