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These past 4 days i have been struggling to breath. could it have been me smoking out of a marijuana wax pen once a day? or covid? i took a test but results arent here yet. what can i do to get better if its from the pen?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Stop use of vaping pen ASAP. Get seen now if struggling to breath. Rest, hydration, acetaminophen, decongestant, cough med & nasal saline irrigation may help mild symptoms. Make sure to quarantine. Get emergency care for difficulty breathing, blue lips or face or new-onset of confusion.

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Answered 8/25/2020

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A member asked:

These past 4 days i have been struggling to breath. could it have been me smoking out of a marijuana wax pen once a day? or covid? i took a test but results arent here yet. what can i do to get better if its from the pen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Singh agreed

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