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Cannabis-Associated Pneumothorax: A Case Report.
Dennis N Mensah1, Jonathan Livingston1, Vasudha Maddukuri2,1
1Internal Medicine, New York Medical College at St. Mary's General Hospital and St. Clare's Health, Denville, USA.
Cureus
|January 22, 2024
Summary
Cannabis use may be linked to lung issues like spontaneous pneumothorax and bullous lung disease, even without smoking tobacco. This case report highlights these risks in a young chronic cannabis user.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Toxicology
- Public Health
Background:
- Cannabis use has increased for medical and recreational reasons, leading to more cannabis use disorder.
- Previous literature suggests a link between cannabis use and spontaneous pneumothorax or bullous lung disease, even in non-tobacco users.
- This association warrants further investigation due to rising cannabis consumption rates.
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