Inhaling Cannabis Linked to Higher Asthma Risk

OG Article By news medical

September 23 2025

Key Findings

A Journal of General Internal Medicine study reports inhaling cannabis daily increases asthma risk by 44% and COPD risk by 27%.

Study Details

• Inhaling includes smoking, vaping, or dabbing cannabis.

• Among 380,000 adults, 222,000 never smoked tobacco.

• Non-tobacco users inhaling cannabis daily face a 51% higher asthma risk.

• COPD risk data may be limited due to its slow development.

  
  

Data Source

The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a CDC national survey, provided the data.

Expert Advice

• Avoid inhaling cannabis to lower lung disease risk.

• Reduce frequency if already using cannabis.

Context

Widespread cannabis legalization has downplayed its health risks compared to tobacco.