Question 1

when testing for strep throat can they detect drug usage like marijuana?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: Only if you specifically ask for drug screen.

Question 2

how would smoking marijuana effect strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Smoke is a : Respiratory irritant - so it could worsen symptoms.

Question 3

i've been smoking marijuana daily for 2 years now and have recently developed thick phlegm in my throat.how can i help this in addition to quitting?

Accepted Answer

Gargle: Increase the amount of water and fluids you are drinking to help thin the phlegm, as well as gargling with something to help break up the phlegm, like a salt and vinegar gargle twice a day.

Question 4

not marijuana itself but can some of the pesticides during the growing process cause strep throat by chance or any history or proof of such findings ?

Accepted Answer

No: Strep throat is only caused by the germ group A streptococcus.You can get throat irritation from many things, but you only get strep by being exposed to this germ.

Question 5

sore throat from marijuana smoke inhalation?

Accepted Answer

Smoke irritation: Marijuana smoke is highly irritating to the lining of the respiratory tract.

Question 6

do marijuana side affects ever go away cause ever since i've quit i've gotten throat issues like a lump in throat sensation and hurting ringing ears?

Accepted Answer

Eval: Strength of cannabis varies from plant to plant & contamination of the leaves with pesticides and other chemicals is common. Therefore, you never really know what you are smoking. If this issue is not resolving it may be related to what you inhaled, allergies, anxiety etc. Your physician can better sort this out with you - be honest when providing a history.

Question 7

quit tobacco 13 yrs ago. current medical marijuana. cleared throat this morning little brown mucus.not red or rusty just light brown. usually clear mucus most mornings in throat. may have coughed to help clear throat but no cough. is this ok?

Accepted Answer

No: MJ will mess with more than your throat and lungs, it messes up your brain. Quit while you are ahead.

Question 8

hello, for the past few days after smoking marijuana, i feel like theres a frog in my throat a few minutes after. i havent had any trouble swallowing or breathing, just some minor discomfort. any help would be much appreciated. thank you, cole?

Accepted Answer

: If you have smoked marijuana before without problem, the current symptom may be due a contaminated ingredient. You have to discard the one you currently use. Drink warm tea or water mixed with honey and fresh ginger will sooth your throat.

Question 9

does smoking marijuana  cause cancer?  i had thyroid cancer and would like to know if related.  no tobacco.  can. it. cause throat cancer.

Accepted Answer

No relationship: Of thyroid cancer and smoking, but respiratory (lung, etc.) yes.

Question 10

when i smoke marijuana i just get a lump in my throat now i used to have panic attacks but now i don't i know its a withdrawal will it ever go away ?

Accepted Answer

It may or may not: Possible effects of marijuana:  anxiety, depression, fear, panic , delusions, hallucinations, losing touch with reality, inattentiveness, short-term memory problems, disturbances of thought processes. You might feel tired, have poor concentration, slowed reaction times & slowed problem solving.  The panic attacks may or may not resolve. Recommending seeking psychiatric at this point.

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When testing for strep throat can they detect drug usage like marijuana?

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How would smoking marijuana effect strep throat?

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I've been smoking marijuana daily for 2 years now and have recently developed thick phlegm in my throat.how can i help this in addition to quitting?

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Not marijuana itself but can some of the pesticides during the growing process cause strep throat by chance or any history or proof of such findings ?

A member asked:

Sore throat from marijuana smoke inhalation?

A member asked:

Do marijuana side affects ever go away cause ever since i've quit i've gotten throat issues like a lump in throat sensation and hurting ringing ears?

A member asked:

Quit tobacco 13 yrs ago. current medical marijuana. cleared throat this morning little brown mucus.not red or rusty just light brown. usually clear mucus most mornings in throat. may have coughed to help clear throat but no cough. is this ok?

A member asked:

Hello, for the past few days after smoking marijuana, i feel like theres a frog in my throat a few minutes after. i havent had any trouble swallowing or breathing, just some minor discomfort. any help would be much appreciated. thank you, cole?

A member asked:

Does smoking marijuana cause cancer? i had thyroid cancer and would like to know if related. no tobacco. can. it. cause throat cancer.

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When i smoke marijuana i just get a lump in my throat now i used to have panic attacks but now i don't i know its a withdrawal will it ever go away ?

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