Did Marijuana smoking contribute to pneumonia?

Posted by dad261601 @dad261601, 5 hours ago

If an adult female in her early 40s who weighs 90lbs has a respiratory virus or respiratory infection and smokes Marijuana or vapes Cannabis oil everyday with that illness and it ultimately progresses into double pneumonia (bacterial and viral) how likely is it that the daily Marijuana usage contributed directly to the pneumonia?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 4 hours ago

@dad261601 We're not doctors here on Connect, but the evidence is clear that both smoking and vaping can compromise lungs. It is particularly bad to introduce foreign substances or irritants that are already fighting against virus or bacteria or are already damaged by previous exposure.

I'm guessing from your screen name that you are a concerned Dad? Isn't it tough to watch your adult children make poor choices? Do you think there is a substance abuse issue as well?

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