The coronavirus first struck China in November 2019 and then spread to the rest of the world. The virus has disrupted daily life around the globe, including for cannabis users, who have had to prepare for lockdown without a legal supply or change their consumption habits.
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the search for treatments, several studies have sought to determine whether cannabis and its compounds, such as THC and CBD, could protect against or even cure COVID-19.
While several studies have found that cannabis has positive effects on the coronavirus, the most advanced study has shown that certain compounds in the Cannabis may protect against COVID-19 by preventing coronavirus infection.
Previous studies also highlighted the contribution of the THC to treat fatal complications of COVID-19 or the CBD on Covid-generated inflammation.
The medical consensus on this is quite clear. Smoking cannabis is believed to have negative effects on the respiratory system and immune function. In fact, smoking or vaping cannabis could worsen the respiratory symptoms of COVID-19.
If you want to use cannabis while you have COVID-19, or as a preventive measure, it’s best to opt for sublingual forms, such as CBD oils.
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