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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) medical cannabis treatment

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the name given to a group of lung conditions that cause increasing breathing difficulties and limit a persons' ability to complete their normal activities, such as, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Recent research suggests COPD cannabis treatments could be an effective and beneficial option for those who are unable to manage their symptoms with conventional medications.

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Every 5 minutes, someone else is diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

2nd

most common reason for A&E admissions in England is COPD symptom exacerbation

FVC

Research shows FVC (forced vital capacity) can increase with medical cannabis treatment

⅔

of UK adults would consider medical cannabis treatments shows representative research.

Symptoms

Excessive phlegm

Frequent chest infections

Persistent cough

Persistent wheezing

Shortness of breath

If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, you may have cognitive obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Please speak with your GP to find out more.

Alternative medicines

Because smokers are at a much higher risk of developing COPD, and it is a disease that develops gradually over time, it is always recommended to stop smoking - especially if you have already been diagnosed with COPD. The NHS typically prescribe bronchodilator inhalers, either short or long acting, steroids, and antibiotics to help patients manage symptoms.

Antibiotics

Salbutamol

Salmeterol

Steroids

Terbutaline

Tiotropium

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A word from our specialist

"Medical cannabis is discussed as a potential therapeutic option for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The compounds in the cannabis have been shown in research to aid in reducing inflammation, improving sleep, reducing pain and opening the airways. As more research is being done, we expect medical cannabis to show great benefit for COPD."

Dr Alex Van Heerden

Generalist

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Can medical cannabis treatments help alleviate COPD symptoms?

Research studies have shown that in some cases, cannabis can act as a bronchodilator because of the cannabinoids it contains. Cannabinoids are the key component in medical cannabis, and its two most prominent (THC and CBD) have shown promise in alleviating COPD symptoms when administered under clinical supervision and careful monitoring. 

Through investigation and experimentation, researchers have been able to demonstrate how CBD and THC have the ability to reduce airway inflammation and increase forced vital capacity (FVC) which improves overall lung function. This can make cannabinoids a powerful tool for patients with COPD who are struggling with conventional medicines. 

Please note: smoking puts people at a much higher risk of developing COPD, and it also greatly exacerbates symptoms. Medical cannabis treatments are never prescribed to be smoked, and smoking cannabis is illegal in the UK. 

COPD Medical cannabis treatments are typically prescribed as cannabis oils, to be absorbed under the tongue, or occasionally as dried flower, to be vaporised in a safe device, and then inhaled into the lungs. 

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