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I am 16 years old and i smoke hookah/vape occasionally, if i'm on lo loestrin can i still smoke or just not as often?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hookah: Smoking hookah while on birth control medication may increase the possibility of blood clots at your age smoking hookah is not as cool as you think.

Answered 4/11/2016

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Don't use them: As of 11 SEP 2019 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 6 deaths & > 450 possible cases of severe lung injury in 33 states & 1 jurisdiction related to vaping. The mechanism of injury is poorly understood at this time. Don't recommend vaping.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/13/2019

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A member asked:

I am 16 years old and i smoke hookah/vape occasionally, if i'm on lo loestrin can i still smoke or just not as often?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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