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Hello, Will Smoking Marijuana Raise Co2 Level Like A Cigarette

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Posted on Tue, 6 Jun 2023
Question: Hello,
Will smoking marijuana raise Co2 level like a cigarette smoker in a blood test?
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Answered by Dr. Soujanya (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, there is a possibility of increasing blood co2 levels.

Detailed Answer:
Hi sir,
Welcome to Ask A Doctor service,

I have gone through your query in detail and can understand your concern towards marijuana smoking.

Yes, there is a possibility that it will raise blood co2 levels.

But, mainly depends on the dose.

Hope this information would help you.
Thank you.
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Hello, Will Smoking Marijuana Raise Co2 Level Like A Cigarette

Brief Answer: Yes, there is a possibility of increasing blood co2 levels. Detailed Answer: Hi sir, Welcome to Ask A Doctor service, I have gone through your query in detail and can understand your concern towards marijuana smoking. Yes, there is a possibility that it will raise blood co2 levels. But, mainly depends on the dose. Hope this information would help you. Thank you.