anyone gotten swine flu while vaping?

[JamieJ]

I havent gotten sick and 4 people at work have had swine flu so so far so good!

[helki12]

I'm sure vaping will not cause to swine flu.Its complete different.Swine flu from other things.So don't worry.

[Scooter Bob]

"'m sure vaping will not cause to swine flu.Its complete different.Swine flu from other things.So don't worry."

I think the OP message was just the opposite...PG is supposed to be an inhibitor in theory. SB

[mischiefgrrl]

I'm pretty sure I've been dealing with the H1N1 virus as other people around me have tested positive for it. I'm just not one for going to the doctor unless something is so broken that it is protruding out of my skin and I have no choice. I haven't been this sick in at least 15 years.

That said, thank goodness for the e-cigs! I can't imagine going through what I have for the last two weeks and still trying to smoke analogs through it! While I've been dealing with some congestion and loss of voice, it hasn't been that HEAVY congestion that keeps me up all night due to the wheezing.

[Stric9]

I was in Cancun on vacation last month. It was a real ghost town down there. But I didn't get sick. I would have to credit this to an abundance of self medication (Mezcal).
If any readers have ever wanted to go to Mexico.. Now is the time!!!

Respects

[Lashes]

*meant to be a new topic*

[jennifer757]

On a somewhat related note, I go back for another CT scan in December to check on the progression of my lung disorder. It will be interesting to see if vaping has had any positive or negative effects on it. My last CT scan was done in August, about 2 weeks after switching from a pack a day of analogs to the ecig. I know I certainly feel better now compared to when I was smoking!

I just got the results back from my CT scan, and there is improvement in my condition! The fluid build-up around my right lung has decreased dramatically and the concentration of the diseased part is smaller. I'm not saying my 510 has cured me or anything, but I just wanted to share with you guys that the CT scan showed no ill effects from my vaping at this time. Of course this is just from 5 months of use, so who knows what it will look like next year. I'll keep you guys posted.

[Wafflestomper]

Great news Jennifer!

The problem I see a lot in my office, is people stating that they had swine flu when in fact it was just a cold. A lot of people don't even realize how cruddy the regular flu is. I think I had the flu once (that I can remember 5 years give or take) but I've had really bad colds on and off almost yearly.

The flu will kick your butt. Half the reason people get so sick and die, is that it debilitates you to the point that all you do is lay around for several day, and that makes pneumonia happen.

The last time I remember having the flu, I was back on analogs hardcore, and it just got worse and worse... hell I was smoking while I was sick.

I kind of wondered, if PG having that "drying you out" effect would help relieve some of the fluid build up and help break the mucous apart.

Also curious how it would effect COPDers that still smoke.

As far as the swine flu goes, almost every nurse/doctor I know has adamantly decided against getting the vaccine. But I'm a conspiracy junky and half paranoid of most medications anyhow. YMMV

[CaptJay]

I just got the results back from my CT scan, and there is improvement in my condition! The fluid build-up around my right lung has decreased dramatically and the concentration of the diseased part is smaller. I'm not saying my 510 has cured me or anything, but I just wanted to share with you guys that the CT scan showed no ill effects from my vaping at this time. Of course this is just from 5 months of use, so who knows what it will look like next year. I'll keep you guys posted.

Awesome news!
Tell me, cos I'm curious (lol), did your chest docs comment on this positive change - other than to be happy?
Are they aware you are vaping and not smoking and if so what are their views?
Be interested to find out if you don't mind sharing

[jennifer757]

Awesome news!
Tell me, cos I'm curious (lol), did your chest docs comment on this positive change - other than to be happy?
Are they aware you are vaping and not smoking and if so what are their views?
Be interested to find out if you don't mind sharing

The doctor seemed quite happy with the positive changes in the scan. When I asked if it seemed better she laughed and said "much!" In October she had told me that surgery was my only option and was rather pushy about it. She wouldn't accept "no" for an answer and told me to have a decision for her when I came back. When I went back on Wednesday she said that because of the improvement, that we will wait on the surgery. I don't go back for another year.

Throughout the process I only said that I had smoked and had quit recently. I figured she would have told me to stop vaping if she knew. Now I kind of wish I had fessed up to get her opinion on the matter!