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Old 01-10-2015, 02:28 PM   #48
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How is it awful for the lungs? I'm interested. I've read that heavy use shows minor pulmonary deficiency after 10 years and medium use possibly protects against lung cancer. The tests I've read have been far from conclusive that it is awful in all circumstances and that it's worst in joints when there's no filter and physical matter enters the lungs (makes sense)
When you burn organic matter you create a lot of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and other highly reactive carcinogens, which are what causes cancer in cigarettes. Perhaps that's lessened with a water bong, but I'd want to see proof for that. Smoke itself is what causes cancer regardless of what leaf is burned.
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