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Smoking weed and coronavirus: Even occasional use raises risk of Covid-19 complications
Smoking cannabis causes inflammation of the lungs. This makes the lungs more susceptible to infection and other respiratory...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 21, 20201 min
American Lung Association Cautions Against Smoking Marijuana
The American Lung Association cautions the public against smoking marijuana because of the risks it poses to the lungs. Marijuana can...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 21, 20201 min
People who smoke or vape are at higher risk for COVID-19, according to NIDA
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse the coronavirus could be an especially serious threat to those who smoke tobacco or...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 15, 20201 min
Living near marijuana grow can be unhealthy experience
A marijuana grow radically changed the health and safety conditions in this Oregon community. Read the Register-Guard article
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 10, 20201 min
Vaping Residue Can Transfer Between Rooms
This study focuses on nicotine and e-cigarette chemicals, but regardless the article illustrates how thirdhand smoke / vape exposure can...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 10, 20201 min
Medical Marijuana Cultivation In California's Central Valley Poses Serious Risk to Public Health
This article & video highlight public health risks associated with cannabis cultivation in California, as well as inadequate regulation...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 10, 20201 min
Indoor pot grows can result in respiratory diseases, carbon monoxide production, and more
This article discusses the health dangers of indoor pot grows and how residents, neighbors, etc. can be exposed. Highlights: "The study...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 10, 20201 min
Smokers and Vapers May Be at Greater Risk for COVID-19
Smoking and vaping irritate the lungs and may make smokers/vapers more susceptible to COVID-19. Cigarette smoking has been shown to...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 10, 20201 min
From SAM: COVID-19 and Marijuana
A SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) discusses why those who smoke and vape marijuana are more vulnerable to COVID-19. In addition to...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 10, 20201 min
Higher Indoor CO2 Levels: Good for Growing Cannabis, Bad for Human Cognition
A Harvard School of Public Health study found higher CO2 levels used to grow Cannabis have a direct and negative impact on human...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 10, 20201 min
The Dangers of Second-Hand Marijuana Smoke
A drugabuse.com article shows that exposure to second-hand marijuana smoke takes 90 minutes to recover from. Over time, exposure can lead...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 10, 20201 min
Secondhand Marijuana Smoke Is Not Healthy, According to ANR
Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights considers secondhand marijuana smoke a form of indoor air pollution. Learn about the dangers of...
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Breathe Free Oregon
Apr 10, 20201 min
Indoor Air Pollution From CBD Emissions As Bad As Wildfires
American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation points to a study indicating that marijuana vaping and dabbing create "indoor particulate...
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