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Effects of quitting cannabis on respiratory symptoms

Abstract

Smoking cannabis is associated with symptoms of bronchitis. Little is known about the persistence of symptoms after stopping cannabis use. We assessed associations between changes in cannabis use and respiratory symptoms in a population-based cohort of 1037 young adults. Participants were asked about cannabis and tobacco use at ages 18, 21, 26, 32 and 38 years. Symptoms of morning cough, sputum production, wheeze, dyspnoea on exertion and …

Authors

Hancox RJ; Shin HH; Gray AR; Poulton R; Sears MR

Journal

European Respiratory Journal, Vol. 46, No. 1, pp. 80–87

Publisher

European Respiratory Society (ERS)

Publication Date

July 2015

DOI

10.1183/09031936.00228914

ISSN

0903-1936