Causes of Emphysema
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Marijuana Smoke
Attitudes toward marijuana have been changing rapidly in recent years. This is largely down to a better understanding of its medicinal purposes, while there are also other reasons such as the amount of resources spent enforcing the laws. While there are plenty of positives, however, that does not mean to say that marijuana is completely safe.
The smoke from marijuana can be very damaging to our lungs and this can lead to emphysema. If you do use marijuana for medical reasons, the good news is that it can be taken orally and in other ways, so smoking it is not necessary.
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