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Sould people that have had a kidney transplant stay away from marijuana? or is it no big deal to smoke after transplant?

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Dr. Amy Friedman answered

Specializes in Transplant Surgery

Bad idea : Standard answer is that we fear anything foreign going into immunosuppressed lungs because of infection. We also worry about irresponsible behavior - skipping med doses and appointments, etc. However, if that is avoided, occasional use may be reasonable.

Dr Eitner agreed

Answered 5/18/2016

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