A 30-year-old female asked:

Why does vaping dry herb marijuana cause my chest to feel tight? i went to the cardiologist just today so i think my heart is fine. i do have fh (hence the cardiologist) and have taken statins for the last 6 years. could it be cardiac-related?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Pathology 51 years experience
Quit MJ: Legal or not, MJ is a psychoactive drug that messes with your brain in addition to damaging your lungs and upper airrways. Quit using weed while you are ahead. Wish you good health!
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