Smoking weed with uncontrolled asthma

Jangel

503d

Anyone have experience with smoking weed and asthma? I recently found out I have uncontrolled asthma, after having chest pain and trouble breathing for 2 years (I was diagnosed with mild asthma as a kid) I started smoking weed a year ago. I haven’t noticed any changes in my breathing, and I mentioned the fact that I smoke to my doc and she didn’t say anything about it. It helps a lot with some of my other conditions so I’m hesitant to stop. Thanks :)

1

16

16

Asthma

Chest pain

View all

advertisement

Top reply
    • TwinMommaBear

      464d

      I used to but my asthma got so bad that I couldn't anymore. I would have an asthma attack after a hit and ya, that just was not gonna work. Good luck to you!!! Like suggested above, edibles are a good choice as well

      1

      Reply
      Chat
    • babighost

      503d

      I have asthma and I smoke weed! I've smoked for years and the thing I've noticed is when I'm high, I feel like I can't breathe and I really have to focus on it or I feel like I'll suffocate. I don't know if it's cause I'm high or if I have asthma but that's just my experience. I try not to get too high now. If I get TOO high it feels like there's a weight on my chest stopping me from breathing.

      2

      Reply
      • Jangel

        503d

        @babighost thank you!! I get the breathing thing, that happens to me too, it feels like I can’t really breathe through my nose sometimes. Although I find it happens when I smoke and when I just use edibles so I kinda thought it was just a being hyper aware of my body thing. Thanks for replying!!

        1

        Reply
        • babighost

          503d

          @Jangel I thought I was the only one 😩😩 Maybe it is just because we're hyper aware, ill never know lol

          2

          Reply
      • Collxxn

        502d

        @babighost omg same

        2

        Reply
    • Karianne

      502d

      Me too

      1

      Reply
    • Annikaz

      502d

      I usually stay away from smoking so I eat edibles instead. Takes longer to hit but can still get high and relief without triggering asthma! I get gummies:)

      2

      Reply
      • Jangel

        502d

        @Annikaz I’ve been using edibles more just to see if it would change anything, but so far everything feels the same I really appreciate your advice!

        1

        Reply
    • LixiKat

      502d

      Truthfully I would recommend getting rid of all the things that are triggers to your asthma at least things that you have control to get rid of if weed is a trigger I say do not do it or talk to your dr about it see what he or she say sometimes things we love that are triggers or find better relief

      2

      Reply
      • Jangel

        502d

        @LixiKat thanks! I honestly don’t think weed is a trigger since I started smoking a year ago and have had symptoms for 2, but it’s def something I’m gonna talk to my doc about. I haven’t noticed any changing in my breathing from when I started smoking

        0

        Reply
    • Gwynn

      501d

      I also have asthma and smoke the only trouble I’ve ever had is if I take a rip too hard and struggle to get back to breathing normally I try to keep my inhaler on hand whenever I smoke just incase it’s worked out for me so far

      1

      Reply
      • Jangel

        500d

        @Gwynn oh same, that’s a good idea I never think to have my inhaler on hand lol thank you so much!

        1

        Reply
    • sillypotate

      501d

      Edibles and gummies instead of smoking helped me ♡ also using a water pipe helps and then there is a thing you can breathe into so you don't smoke the room up but I forget what it is called o.o

      1

      Reply
      • Jangel

        500d

        @sillypotate ooh I’m definitely gonna see if I can find that thing cause that sounds super helpful I just got a water pipe too! Thanks!

        0

        Reply
    • MrTim

      478d

      Anything you combust and inhale into your lungs (asthma or no) is not good. If it's tolerable just keep an eye on it. If it's not, edibles are totally the way to go. Good luck!

      1

      Reply
    • TwinMommaBear

      464d

      I used to but my asthma got so bad that I couldn't anymore. I would have an asthma attack after a hit and ya, that just was not gonna work. Good luck to you!!! Like suggested above, edibles are a good choice as well

      1

      Reply

☝ This content is generated by our users and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Want to chat or share? Download the Alike app now and get complete access to Alike.health's unique features.

Alike health

Instantly get answers to medical questions with our AI, built from the collective wisdom of our community facing similar experiences

Write your question here...

Get answer
Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Related Questions

Find people who are
experiencing a similar
medical reality

join the community
100% Free
100%
Free
Alike is a transformative platform that goes beyond just bringing together patients; it meticulously connects individuals based on multiple critical factors, such as age, gender, comorbidities, medications, diet, and more, fostering a community of knowledge, support and empathy.
© 2020-2023 Alike, Inc
About AlikeWisdomFAQEditorial TeamAll ConditionsAll PostsAll Communities
Your PrivacyStoriesCommunity GuidelinesTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyBlogContact Us

Download Alike for the full experience

JOIN

View All

Bupropion

night sweats

paranoid

Valium

sertraline

palpitations

Anxiety (Including GAD)

Depression

palpitations

Depression

Valium

Bupropion