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Im a daily pot smoker, i do not wish to quit but i would like to decrease my chance of any lung problems as much as i can without quitting. any thing?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Contractictory: It's an conundrum. If you continue to smoke, your lungs will suffer. No way to improve your health without discontinuing the weed.

Dr Blixt agreed

Answered 3/7/2016

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