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What Are The Effects Of Marijuana Smoke On A 2 Year Old?

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Posted on Fri, 5 Sep 2014
Question: My son smouk marihuana in the back of may house how the strong smell affect may grand son two year all?.

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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Better avoid - not good for kid - asthma risk

Detailed Answer:
Hi...Thanks for consulting on health care magic.

This is called passive smoking. But usually what science says is that smoking outside should be of less concern. But whatever it is, even though the smoke doesn't affect directly, the kid's small brain might register seeing his father smoking and he might not find it bad when he comes of age to smoke. This is long term...but the other way is direct effect now.

Any kind of smoke - either cigarette or marijuana is known to cause asthma/ bronchitis in kids earlier than adults. Kids with adults who smoke at home are more prone for this.

Passive smoke from marijuana has many of the same chemicals as
smoke from tobacco, including those linked to lung cancer. While more
studies are needed, smoke from marijuana may increase the
risk of lung cancer in the smoker. Also, smoke from marijuana can cause lung irritation, asthma attacks, and make respiratory infections more likely.

If you have children or non-users in your family or home, it is important to
practice safer smoking behaviours, like not smoking indoors or in your car.

Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Sumanth Amperayani

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Practicing since :2003

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What Are The Effects Of Marijuana Smoke On A 2 Year Old?

Brief Answer: Better avoid - not good for kid - asthma risk Detailed Answer: Hi...Thanks for consulting on health care magic. This is called passive smoking. But usually what science says is that smoking outside should be of less concern. But whatever it is, even though the smoke doesn't affect directly, the kid's small brain might register seeing his father smoking and he might not find it bad when he comes of age to smoke. This is long term...but the other way is direct effect now. Any kind of smoke - either cigarette or marijuana is known to cause asthma/ bronchitis in kids earlier than adults. Kids with adults who smoke at home are more prone for this. Passive smoke from marijuana has many of the same chemicals as smoke from tobacco, including those linked to lung cancer. While more studies are needed, smoke from marijuana may increase the risk of lung cancer in the smoker. Also, smoke from marijuana can cause lung irritation, asthma attacks, and make respiratory infections more likely. If you have children or non-users in your family or home, it is important to practice safer smoking behaviours, like not smoking indoors or in your car. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,