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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Cannabis for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
There is a lot of conflicting evidence when it comes to cannabis use and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPDs). Smoking cannabis may increase the likelihood of contracting a COPD. One observational study on adults who use cannabinoids with COPD found worse outcomes, but some of the compounds in cannabis – most notably THC and pinene – have bronchodilatory effects that may help COPDs. Cannabis compounds may help open up the airways in the throat and lungs, and help take in oxygen. Cannabis may also help with any anxiety or long-term increases in heart rate that may occur alongside a COPD. However, any potential benefits are speculative at this moment in time.
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Animal Study
5
Clinical Meta-analysis
1
Clinical Trial
4
Double Blind Clinical Trial
4
Laboratory Study
3
Meta-analysis
31
Total studies
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
48
Positive
18 studies
38%
Negative
17 studies
35%
Inconclusive
13 studies
27%
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- 1,8-Cineole blocks voltage-gated L-type calcium channels in tracheal smooth muscle
- Acute memory and psychotomimetic effects of cannabis and tobacco both ‘joint’ and individually: a placebo-controlled trial
- Anti-inflammatory Properties of the Monoterpene 1.8-cineole: Current Evidence for Co-Medication in Inflammatory Airway Diseases
- A Systematic Review on Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome and Its Management Options
- Cannabinoid effects on ventilation and breathlessness: a pilot study of efficacy and safety.