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Home / Health News / Marijuana smoke may cause allergic reactions in some people

Marijuana smoke may cause allergic reactions in some people

According to a new study, exposure to marijuana smoke can lead to allergic reactions in some people.

By: Editorial Team   | | Published: March 4, 2015 2:48 pm
Tags: Allergens  In the news  Marijuana  
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Marijuana smokers may need to reconsider their habit. According to a new study, exposure to marijuana smoke can lead to allergic reactions in some people. Marijuana is a pollen-bearing plant, which makes it an allergen. Also Read - Irritable bowel syndrome: Why IBS patients experience abdominal pain after eating certain foods?

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Among other things, cannabis pollen or cannabis smoke exposure has resulted in symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) conjunctivitis and asthma, said Thad Ocampo from Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, San Antonio, Texas. Read about why marijuana is harmful for teenagers. Also Read - Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 4 reasons an eco-friendly Ganesha is good for you

The researchers have cited case reports regarding episodes of allergic reactions, hypersensitivity and even anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) to cannabis in its various forms. Read about what it feels like to be a marijuana smoker.

Allergic asthma triggered by seasonal and occupational exposure to cannabis has also been reported. Cannabis’ legal status may create barriers for accurate and clear patient reporting, and that legal limitations may pose diagnostic challenges, said the authors.

The study was published in the journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

With inputs from IANS

Published : March 4, 2015 2:48 pm
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