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What would happen to me if i smoke weed while having mild acute bronchitis?

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See below: There's a good chance your bronchitis will worsen.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/19/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cannabis: The cannabis is likely to further irritate your lungs & airway.

Answered 10/3/2017

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