How to Find Out Whether You Have Weed Allergy

About 36 million people in the U.S. are unfortunate enough to have a cannabis allergy. After coming in contact with the herb, they experience respiratory or inflammatory effects that manifest themselves similarly to hayfever. Although red eyes after weed consumption are common, cannabis allergy may also cause watery eyes, runny nose, breathing difficulties and, in some cases, anaphylactic shock. A 2015 study conducted by the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology showed that although marijuana allergy occurred rarely, there still might be reasons for concern as more and more states legalized the plant. The researchers described several cases where individuals began demonstrating the symptoms of allergy after ingesting or even simply touching the cannabis plant. One of the patients experienced hives, facial swelling, and bouts of sneezing after contact with pot. Another patient had an anaphylactic shock after eating some seafood with hemp seeds. However, in that particular case, the allergy test determined that the person was allergic to hemp. Dr. Purvi Parikh, an immunologist and allergist from The Allergy & Asthma Network, has recently told The Daily Beast that weed is absolutely unique since it can be both ingested and inhaled, which causes concern for many in her field. People may develop an allergy even if they do not consume cannabis directly; passive inhalation can also become the reason for this condition. Furthermore, pollen spores from the production and agriculture of weed can create another mode of exposure to the allergen. Although scientists believe cannabis allergies are not likely to cause a serious health crisis, more than 50 million allergy patients in the U.S. should take the study’s findings seriously. Anyone who thinks that they may have a marijuana allergy can take a special skin test to check where they stand. As weed is becoming more accessible, it might…

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