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I have a pain in throat and was wondering if it could be caused by smoking weed?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes - it could be: Smoking cannabis can lead to airway inflammation & increased sputum production.

Answered 3/26/2013

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