2007
Effects of Marijuana Smoking on Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Complications: A Systematic Review
Tetrault JM, Crothers K, Moore BA, Mehra R, Concato J, Fiellin DA. Effects of Marijuana Smoking on Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Complications: A Systematic Review. JAMA Internal Medicine 2007, 167: 221-228. PMID: 17296876, PMCID: PMC2720277, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.167.3.221.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRespiratory complicationsPulmonary functionMarijuana smokingRespiratory symptomsSystematic reviewChallenge studiesEvaluated study qualityObstructive lung diseaseAirway responsesLung diseaseEmbase databasesStudy qualityIndependent reviewersShort-term exposureSmokingComplicationsPhysiologic dataConsistent associationMarijuana administrationClinical applicabilityBronchodilationSymptomsMarijuana useAssociationOverall quality
2005
Respiratory effects of marijuana and tobacco use in a U.S. sample
Moore BA, Augustson EM, Moser RP, Budney AJ. Respiratory effects of marijuana and tobacco use in a U.S. sample. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2005, 20: 33-37. PMID: 15693925, PMCID: PMC1490047, DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1497.2004.40081.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic bronchitisRespiratory symptomsRespiratory effectsTobacco useMarijuana smokingSelf-reported respiratory symptomsSubstantial public health benefitsMarijuana useShortness of breathNutrition Examination SurveyThird National HealthAdults ages 20Public health benefitsRespiratory health problemsCurrent marijuana useCurrent asthmaPhlegm productionChest findingsDays of useTobacco smokingExamination SurveyRespiratory healthNational HealthTobacco usersHealth problems