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What should i do if i have asthma would i have a bad asthma attack if i were to try weed?
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It is possible.: Marijuana smoke contains bronchial irritants. Inhalation with marijuana is more prolonged ; deeper than with tobacco. Higher combustion temperatures are reached because it is smoked to a shorter butt. This leads to a carboxyhemoglobin concentration that is 5 x ^ than tobacco. 3 x more tar is inhaled. Prolonged use of cannabis can lead to airway inflammation, wheezing ; ^ in sputum production.
Answered 12/19/2013
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Yes: Smoking and asthma is never a good combination. One with asthma should anticipate having significant asthma symptoms after smoking anything.
Answered 11/27/2017
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