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...."In fact, researchers were surprised to find marijuana smokers performed slightly better than both smokers and non-smokers on the lung performance test. Why? "...
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Richardo
(38,391 posts)Tsiyu
(18,186 posts)It seems logical that ripping bong hits over a period of many years would result in a larger lung capacity.
Curtis
(348 posts)I was in a propane explosion back in 09 that left me down by 40 percent of previous lung capacity. I began using pot only at nighttime just before bed for a neurological problem. Two years later I am right back to the same lung capacity as before the explosion. This was a side effect I didn't expect. My doc said it has to do with the dilating affect of pot. Personally, I don't care what fixed me. I'm just glad.
wildbilln864
(13,382 posts)I'm glad that you have recovered, and that you found the perfect medicine.
I'm very interested to hear about that accident (I work in many industrial settings, and deal with occupational safety). DU Mail me if you like (or disregard).
i_sometimes
(201 posts)I sometimes use a vape but I have to say, it makes me cough as you tend to draw the vapor deeper.