Hello, Will Smoking Marijuana Raise Co2 Level Like A Cigarette

Posted on Sat, 1 Sep 2018

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Question : Hello,
Will smoking marijuana raise Co2 level like a cigarette smoker in a blood test?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, there is a possibility of increasing blood co2 levels.

Detailed Answer:
Hi sir,
Welcome to Ask A Doctor service,

I have gone through your query in detail and can understand your concern towards marijuana smoking.

Yes, there is a possibility that it will raise blood co2 levels.

But, mainly depends on the dose.

Hope this information would help you.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng