Which two ingestion methods remove the risk associated with combustion byproducts like tar exposure?

Vaping or using edibles

The method chosen for consuming cannabis significantly determines the respiratory exposure risks. Smoking cannabis material, similar to smoking tobacco, invariably involves combustion, which releases tar and various other irritants into the lungs. This process is directly linked to potential chronic respiratory issues like bronchitis symptoms, including increased cough and phlegm. Conversely, consuming cannabis via vaping bypasses the combustion process entirely, thus avoiding tar exposure. Similarly, using edibles involves ingestion rather than inhalation, thereby removing the direct risk of inhaling combusted plant matter or smoke irritants into the lungs, although research on the long-term impact of vaping oils is still evolving.