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Consumer Review: I Have Severe Asthma, And Marijuana Is The Best Thing I Have Found To Relieve My Symptoms.
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I'm a diagnosed asthmatic with severe asthma. I was diagnosed at age 2 months. From this age to age 15, I endured several surgeries, hundreds of medications, tests and treatments to find a combination of treatment/drugs to allow me an active lifestyle. In addition to several other genetic respiratory disorders, I also deal with frequent migraine headaches.
I started smoking marijuana for recreational use at age 15. By age 16, I no longer used any medications for asthma, chest pain, coughing, or headaches unless suffering from a flu, or the common cold in addition to my normal health afflictions. Marijuana has allowed me to breathe freely and live without pain and coughing for the past 5 years, and I will continue until I find a better solution.
Marijuana is a known "relaxant" and works in the same manner on my inflamed bronchi. I believe that it relieves stress/tension and migraine headaches in the same manner, by allowing additional blood flow to restricted arteries in the brain. I have been working with my current pulmonary specialist for 3 years now, who supports and encourages my use of marijuana.
One note: Marijuana from a paper rolled "joint" has been known to induce more coughing fits than it helps. I prefer to use a clean, blown glass pipe for health benefits. I know of several other asthmatic "pot" smokers who confirm my beliefs, and I encourage other sufferers to speak to their doctor about this possibility. If you do not feel comfortable asking your doctor, try calling a medical hotline and asking anonymous questions.
Thank you,
Nicolle
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Response #1
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I was diagnosed with severe asthma at a very young age. I found that smoking pot only intensified my pain and my asthma. Smoke, of any kind, is damaging to the respiratory system. I had a very close friend who slipped into a coma and died at the age of 16 after having an asthma attack while he was high. While I understand that people respond to marijuana differently, I do not understand how it would be beneficial to any part of the respiratory system.
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Response #2
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I have had asthma since I was 3 years old. I am 18 years old now. I have smoked pot since the age 14. It seems like some days when I smoke, I feel more relieved from my asthma, like my back doesn't hurt as much. But sometimes, I feel like it makes it worse. It makes me have a sudden asthma attack. I like smoking weed, but I don't smoke it every day, I can't.
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