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Study: Cannabis Use Raises Young Adults' Asthma Attack Risk

4/21/2026

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A study in the journal Chest found that cannabis use increases asthma attack risk among young adults, by 64% for smoking and 81% for vaping.
Researchers followed nearly 4,500 participants aged 18 to 34 for one year.
Among participants, 17% reported smoking weed, 9% vaped, and 11% did both.
Experts say the rise in cannabis use among young adults warrants further research to clarify its long-term respiratory effects.

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A study in the journal Chest found that cannabis use increases asthma attack risk among young adults, by 64% for smoking and 81% for vaping.
Researchers followed nearly 4,500 participants aged 18 to 34 for one year.
Among participants, 17% reported smoking weed, 9% vaped, and 11% did both.
Experts say the rise in cannabis use among young adults warrants further research to clarify its long-term respiratory effects.