There are people out there saying how the tip of a joint burns at a high enough temperature to incinerate all mold and bacteria.
The tip usually burns at around 900°C (1652°F), which is a very high temperature indeed, but by the time smoke enters your mouth and the rest of the respiratory system the temperature is around 50–60°C.
If you truly believe that the temperature achieved by smoking or vaping kills all of the bacteria, here is an excerpt from a study I cited above, that proves otherwise:
“Some may argue that the temperature of inhaled samples (50–60°C) suggests that inhaled smoke may be sterile. However viable organisms have been cultured from smoke even after water filtration, suggesting that temporary exposure to elevated temperatures or attempts at filtration are probably insufficient to protect the compromised host.”
If you aren’t aware that you are allergic to a specific type of mold, you should tread carefully. Mold allergies produce a variety of symptoms: From a slight skin rash, to a full-blown asthma attack.
Here are some of the health issues that can arise if you smoke moldy weed:
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Headache
- Chest pain/heartburn
- Asthmatic attack
- Dizziness
- Heavy cough
Even though these symptoms also happen as a general side-effect of smoking in general, if you notice them on a prolonged or unexpected scale, you should get evaluated by a doctor.