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CBD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung conditions that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe. Studies show that cannabis can help patients treat lung diseases by reducing airway inflammation and causing bronchodilation.
What is COPD?
COPD is a progressive inflammatory lung disease that interferes with airflow in the lungs and makes breathing difficult. In fact, COPD affects more than 11 million people, but these are only the people who have received an official diagnosis. It is estimated that millions of people suffer from this progressive lung disease without knowing it.
COPD is caused by prolonged exposure to irritating solids or gases. The most common cause of development is related to cigarette smoke, but there are other irritants such as second-hand smoke, air pollution and exposure to dust and smoke in the workplace.
One of the most well-known benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) is its effectiveness in reducing inflammation. Studies suggest that cannabis may be therapeutically useful for treating acute attacks of airway constriction due to inflammation, acting as a preventive measure for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Two of the main cannabinoids found in cannabis, THC and CBD, have been shown to have anti-inflammatory benefits through various mechanisms. Both interact with the cannabinoid receptors of the endocannabinoid system (CB1 and CB2) to help the body maintain homeostasis. Activation of CB1 and CB2 receptors has been shown to reduce airway inflammation.
In addition, studies have been conducted showing that cannabidiol (CBD) is effective in relieving the worsening of symptoms of dyspnoea due to acute exacerbation.
Some studies have also shown that the cannabinoids found in cannabis can have a bronchodilator effect, thereby reducing airway resistance and increasing airflow to the lungs. In one study, activation of the cannabinoid CB1 receptor was found to prevent the smooth muscles surrounding the lungs from contracting, dilating the bronchial tubes and opening the airways further.
CBD and the Benefits of Its Use in COPD
Upon diagnosis of COPD, the use of CBD oil may help reduce inflammation in the airways, improve sleep quality, reduce mucus production, increase appetite, reduce pain, and at the same time have a bronchodilator effect.
If you have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and have decided to try an alternative treatment using CBD, we do not recommend smoking CBD. It is important to note that the results of many studies indicate that smoking cannabis may increase the prevalence of acute and chronic bronchitis due to irritants in the lungs. Smoking alone can cause airway obstruction. This suggests that people with COPD should use other methods to consume cannabinoids—for example, oral administration. CBD hemp oil is suitable for this purpose.
Source: cannadorra.com
