A new study has found that young adults with asthma who inhale marijuana may face a higher risk of asthma attacks compared with those who do not use cannabis. Researchers say the increased frequency of asthma exacerbations is linked to airway irritation from inhaled cannabis smoke, which can inflame the lungs and trigger symptoms in susceptible individuals. This finding is … [Read more...] about Study Links Marijuana Use to More Asthma Attacks in Young Adults
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Cannabis and asthma: How the legalization may be affecting cases in children
Researchers found a decrease of 1% in the prevalence of pediatric asthma from 2011-2012 to 2018-2019. The prevalence of asthma increased among adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 in states where lawmakers have legalized the recreational use of cannabis. The prevalence of asthma also increased among children from non-Hispanic minority groups in these states. The … [Read more...] about Cannabis and asthma: How the legalization may be affecting cases in children
