marijuana for asthma?
408158
Yes, smaller doses act as a bronchial dialator.  When you smoke heavily, it acts in the oppostie way and irritaites the breathing way.  I have asthma and it did help IN SMALL DOSES.  I had a problem limiting myself becasue I wouldn't get high with the smaller doses though
408120
I take inhaled corticosteroids for asthma control.  I have been on them for about 10 years.  It is the only thing that has reduced my asthma attacks and allows me to be around animals...I am allergic to them but love them.  I also take allergy shots and they seem to help as well.
534078
It's not going to give you asthma.  However, not taking it when you need it can give you scar tissue in your lungs which can cause asthma.  C'mon, who's the better judge of your health?  Your doctor, or your friend?
153516
For COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases - this includes asthma), the best medications are:\n\n1) BRONCHODILATORS (this could be either anticholinergic drugs or beta-2-agonists)- to widen the airway so that breathing is easier\n2) INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS - to decrease the swelling and mucus in the airway caused by inflammation\n\nBronchodilators and corticosteroids are often used together and are standard therapy.  Supplemental oxygen is always good too.\n\nFor asthma specifically, you can also use:\n1) CROMOLYN (a mast cell stabilizer)\n2) MONTELUKAST (leukotriene inhibitors)\n\nCromolyn and montelukasts prevent the body's immune system from clogging up the airways with swelling and mucus secretions.  They prevent the episode from starting in the first place, and are good PREVENTATIVE medications, but will not work well if the patient's episode already started.
22512
I have asthma and so does a few of my family members ( due to my mother smoking like a chinmeny in the house as we grew up)\nthe med to open the bronchial passageways is called \nVentolin. this will open your airways. in severe cases like mine, you also require an inhaled steriod called Flovent, or pulmocourt etc ( see your doctor)\nunfortunately- excersize will often bring on an asthma attack, so I would suggest avoiding strenuous excersize till you get your inhalers
788401
good.  if you read up on the history and medical.. you'll find that it helps nausea in cancer patients...  hiv patients...   anorexics are helped by cannabis... even the obese.\n\nalso THC has been known to have positive effects on MS patients.\n\nit's a diuretic and helps with hypertension (if not inhalated)   \n\nit helps with joint pain along with rheumatoid arthritis.\n\nheadache... blindness, eye pain.\n\nif ingested it can help with colon disorders.\n\nread up on the medical research by keying up  medical benefits of THC  and marijuana in google.com\n\nhttp://thenexthurrah.typepad.com/the_next_hurrah/2005/04/medical_marijua.html\n\nhttp://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=benefits+of+THC+in+MS+patients\n\nare  just two examples  you'll find keying up in google.com\n\nthanks.
654331
get yourself some pennyroyal; but, be very careful not to allow a lactating or pregnant mother use the herb...for them it would be dangerous...for you it will dry up your lungs tremendously
661156
#i think shes still young enough to benefit from intal inhaler(sodium cromoglycate)\n#it would be nice to consider decreasing the dose of inhaled steroid to minimum effective.\n#singulaire is directed against chemicals in the body involved in the asthma/allergy response therefore it is more of a symptom control drug,i read that it is most appropriate for exercise induced asthma,i dont think it is appropriate for a child at that age.\n# correct diagnosis is always key. maybe she doesnt have allergy , but rather a form of chronic bronchiolitis?\ndistinguishing is vital.\n# if allergy is confirmed then maybe desensitization could help?(desensitization is a technique where an allergic person is gradually exposed to increasing doses of the allergic substanc until he becomes unsensitive to it,it worked for a lot of people.
1052583
I had one, it did not work for me. I attended a Buteyko clinic and my Asthma has definitely improved.
86150
I have a friend who had asthma when he was five or something, then it stoped, and ever since then till now he has been the best athlete in the school never has breathing problems and never uses an inhaler, he is now 17. So i gues it might kinof depend on how helthy your lungs are, like try doing exercises, they help strenghten your lungs.
999093
Some of the aforementioned ill health effects are true, in terms of lung and throat cancer, certainly a possibility when smoking any carcinogenic substance.  Cannabis is far less carcinogenic than nicotine however, and damages the brain in a less severe way than alcohol, two socially accepted recreational drugs\n      The best and most healthy way to consume marijuana is through a vaporizer <either the upscale volcano or a small wooden box model that is much cheaper >  The THC burns but many of the carcinogens and other toxins do not, the 'smoke/vapor' is lighter but retains alot of flavor and equal potency.  If you really want your boy to smoke in a more healthy way buy one of these... it reduces many of the minimal risks associated with cannabis use. .
24107
I have suffered from acute asthma since I was a Home remedy for asthma\n\nYou should use this infusion when you have an asthma attack or as a prevention measure. \n\n\nComposition and preparation \n\n\n10 grams Marjoram flower tips\n10 grams Minth flower tips\n10 grams Pouliot plant\n20 grams Bouillon blanc\n20 grams Capillaire\n20 grams Poppy flower\n20 grams Eucalyptus leaves\n20 grams Hyssop flower tips\n20 grams Grey lichen\n20 grams Ground Ivy\n20 grams Pine buds\n20 grams Pulmonaire\n20 grams Thyme leaves\n\n\n\n\n¤ Put four tablespoon of the above mix in a non-metallic, heat-resistant pot.\n¤ Pour four glasses of water on top.\n¤ Bring to boil and simmer for three minutes.\n¤ Cover and rest.\n¤ Let infuse for fifteen minutes.\n¤ Filter and drink two glasses during the day or more in case of an attack.\n\n\n\n\nThe quantity prepared of this Home remedy for asthma is enough for two days\n\nAnd stay CALM!
1115977
Yes there are, and the human Lung, is not capable of tolerating any type of smoke. Cigarettes lead in Lung cancer though due to availability, and use. Ganja, though widely used is still not as popular, or used as often as Tobacco. Ganja is actually worse for your lungs than Cigarettes. Almost 5 times worse. So it is very possible to contract Lung cancer from smoking Ganja.\n\nLithobid
994166
In The Netherlands you can get a subscription for Marijuana from your Doctor for reducing pains  that come with following diseases/illnesses:\n\n- Multiple sclerosis\n- Side effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy\n- Chronic nerve pains\n- Syndrom of Gilles de la Tourette \n- With some treatments of cancer and AIDS (as as painkiller)\n- Sleeping disorders
1136989
be careful of allergy medications that you use, even over the counter ones -- especially if they include "anti-histamine" which is number one contraindicated among people with asthma. this dries up your airways, so you think you feel better -- but it can do more harm than good. \n\nmy sister also has asthma -- she was taking over-the-counter benadryl before, but when we found out, we discouraged her from taking it (because of anti-histamine). so she was prescribed singulair -- she says it works. i guess not for you. what specifically triggers your asthma? is it the pollen? dust? pet dander? one thing you can do is avoid those allergens.\n\nif im not mistaken (i kinda forgot) claritin also has some anti-histamine in it. i suggest you speak to your doctor about claritin, also let him/her know that singulair and zyrtec is not really working for you, and if there is anything that he can prescribed that is safe for people with asthma would be great. (a stronger dose maybe). but try not to self medicate. i suggest you speak to your physician first.\n\nanother option is your doctor might prescribe you some corticosteroids to help you manage your allegies. they help you tolerate the allergens that trigger your asthma attack -- but you must take them religiously.
305270
Studies have shown that one "average" sized joint packs the same amount of toxins as an entire pack of cigarettes.  You can actually get lung disease faster (much faster) by smoking weed than by smoking cigarettes.\n\nWeed does actually cause lung cancer, asthma and emphysema as well as COPD.\n\nFor a rush, just stop smoking for a few days then do it again.  Whew!\n\nDo people honestly think pot is grown without the use of chemicals and pesticides???  DUH!  Unless you're paying absolute TOP DOLLAR, you're getting chemicals.  And if you are paying top dollar, all that resin is going in your lungs...or stomach.
744224
Sitting in a steamy restroom is good for asthma. It works like a humidifier and opens up the airway passage.