"Epidemiology "
"Clinical features "
"Paraseptal emphysema has been attributed to smoking marijuana and pneumothorax is a known complication of rupture 1,2,3,14 ."
"Paraseptal emphysema has been attributed to smoking marijuana and pneumothorax is a known complication of rupture 1,2,3,14 ."
"A blunt is marijuana wrapped in tobacco leaf and can be made by replacing the tobacco in a cigar or cigarillo. The term blunt is derived from the rounded end. In the USA low price, lesser regulation, large capacity and flavourings contribute to the popularity of blunts. Some manufacturers perforate the wrapping for ease of splitting and others provide resealable packaging that facilitates marijuana storage. Nicotine in the wrapping raises heart rate and carbon monoxide levels and contributes to addiction 12."
"A spliff is a mix of marijuana and part tobacco (i.e. a split whiff), and is typically made using cigarette papers. The combination is thought to be more enjoyable and more addictive but the lack of a filter increases the risk of lung cancer and death from all causes 13. Similar types of ingredients are present in smoke from tobacco and marijuana with the exception of nicotine (tobacco) and tetrahydrocannabinol (marijuana)."
"A joint is pure ground marijuana rolled in a cigarette papers. Some users use the terms spliff and joint more loosely."
"A bong contains water through which the smoke passes giving a smoother experience."
"A blunt is marijuana wrapped in tobacco leaf and can be made by replacing the tobacco in a cigar or cigarillo. The term blunt is derived from the rounded end. In the USA low price, lesser regulation, large capacity and flavourings contribute to the popularity of blunts. Some manufacturers perforate the wrapping for ease of splitting and others provide resealable packaging that facilitates marijuana storage. Nicotine in the wrapping raises heart rate and carbon monoxide levels and contributes to addiction 12."
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"Epidemiology "
"Clinical features "
"Cannabis has a short-lived bronchodilatory effect, but chronic use causes chronic bronchitis, airflow obstruction, impaired large airway function and hyperinflation. There is a dose-response relationship to marijuana's effect on the lungs, with one marijuana joint equivalent to 2.5-5 cigarettes 1."