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When i smell weed i get a huge headache and i have difficulty breathing. are these signs of being allergic?

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Dr. David Kam answered

May be: The stench of weed can also trigger all those symptoms due to vasovagal and/or emotional responses.

Dr KIM agreed

Answered 1/30/2018

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