Thursday, August 27th, 2009
Marijuana Smoking or Tobacco Smokers: Who are More at Risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?
A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows that for those who already smoke regular cigarettes adding marijuana to the mix can increase the risk of respiratory symptoms and COPD – chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CPOD is characterized by narrowed airways and diseased lungs and has a high rate of mortality in diagnosed [...]