I have an active TB and i am on the 6th month of my treatment. The 2 previous text i did on the 3rd and 5th month of my treatment tested negative to TB. I started smoking a joint of marijuana daily since 7days ago. Please what kind of effect can this have on my condition.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Any smoke when inhaled can cause irritation and inflammation of the airways. They willingness further cause decrease in lung defense. So when you are suffering from lung infection like tuberculosis, Marijuana smoking can cause 1. Bronchitis (inflammation of airways) 2. Worsening of tuberculosis. So better not to take smoke Marijuana especially when you are having active infection in the lungs. So quit Marijuana smoking for rest of your life. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.