Any of you have asthma? Has your e-smoking affected it?

[phalaeo]

I have moderate asthma. Funny thing is- when I smoke regular cigs, it goes away almost completely. Like to the point where I only use an inhaler 1-2 times a year. When I quit regular cigs, it jumps right back up to having to use the inhaler quite a few times a week. My doctor says it doesn't make any sense to him, but that he's heard similar stories from quite a few patients.

So... do any of you have experience with E-cigs and asthma? Do they affect your asthma? Have you found that different e-cig and liquid choices make a difference?

Right now I am really enjoying the taste I get from my eGo Twist and dual coil cartos, but the drag is really hard and I notice I get out of breath if I use it too much. The other set up I have is just a regular eGo battery and Resurrector Jr. Cartos. Taste isn't as good, but it's a lot easier pull.

I like to think I'm doing something better for my lungs by switching to e-cigs.... since I find them so enjoyable, I'm hoping I won't have to quit vaping, too.

 

[NancyR]

I have asthma and been told I have COPD, use to have to do breathing treatments whenever I got sick and had more than one style of inhaler I was to use.

I have found for me personally high pg juices and tighter draws are very hard on me. And as you are saying you don't have the same issue from the reg ego just the twist I would be guessing the twist may be blocking the air holes more, so you are not getting as airy of a draw. I would suggest getting a 510/510 shorty adapter and seeing if that helps. If it does may be look into different set up, but that would be a cheap way to find out.

 

[Thrasher]

we have to get used to something that coats the lungs and doesnt absorb right away, when i first started vaping or when i really really chain vape i kinda get the way you feel. it goes away as we get used to it, give it time and maybe switch to a device thats easier to take a puff off of or try changing up juices.

remember just cause we started vaping our lungs dont suddenly heal themselves overnight. as the pg/vg works its way in expect to get some nasty flem and rattling if you smoke alot. until the lungs clear themselves out a bit.

 

[JusticeKnuckles]

My story is almost identical to yours! I have moderate asthma and was smoking without much problem... I would like to do some more experimenting but I feel like some times vaping makes my chest very tight and I would need an inhaler where most of the times I had no reaction to it. There could be many factors that would flair up asthma how ever I'd say the majority of the time it has almost no affect on my
breathing. I'm sure it depends on individuals reactions to pg, vg, nicotine, different flavor bases, etc

 

[phalaeo]

I think it's just the cartos I was using on the Twist- just tried putting a tank on there, and it's a lot easier.

Both of my Grandmothers died from emphysema/COPD. Both were smokers. I hope with vaping that I've quit that terrible habit forever.

Plus, now my breath smells like Belgian Waffles instead of smoke.

 

[bruiser]

I have ashtma, and vaping doesn't seem to have any effect at all.

 

[2coils]

My asthma was way worse when i smoked. When i chain vape (pretty much all the time) it bothers me but not as bad.

 

[yankgirl]

I have asthma and was using my inhaler every morning when I smoked. Since I've been vaping I've only used it about every other day, but I have super bad allergies and not smoking has even helped with that!

 

[Mike36609]

I have mild asthma; no problems when I first started vaping, but at about the 6 month mark I went through 2 to 4 weeks with a little distress. I only used my inhaler once or twice, but I made sure I always had it with me. Over the next couple of weeks things got much better, and have been great since.

I smoked a PAD for 30 years, and my asthma is fairly mild, I only used my inhaler 2 to 4 times per year when smoking, and it's about the same now.

 

[Syav]

If I inhale too much when vape I get breathing problems at night or the next morning. I used to inhale deep when I vape, then exhale mostly through my nose. Now when I vape, I let the vapor in my mouth for a brief sec then inhale slightly/gently before I exhale
That works for me, haven't had a breathing problem in months. Also if my chest feels tight or heavy, I know it's time to cut down my vaping a little bit.

 

[MaxUT]

If you inhale directly from your PV, try mouth-inhaling instead. Better yet, inhale less; you can still absorb nicotine through the mucous membranes of your mouth and nose.

 

[Gixx6]

I'm in the same boat. My asthma has become considerably worse ever since I started vaping. Been smoking a PAD for the last 20 years and have only been vaping for 4 months now so, I'm hoping this is all just a temporary part of the healing process.

 

[GreekLion]

Watch your draw. The way you vape vs the long drags on the cigs will have a definite impact. Many times with asthma rapid breathing (or short vapes) can induce an attack.

Depending on how long and how often you smoked, part of it could be your lungs clear it out. I would ask your doctor if you could tough it out. Grab an extra inhaler and see what happens. I'm not suggest you try to start an attack, but you might want to play with what sets it off. Cigarettes in themselves will not reduce asthma by any means.

 

[J.R. Bob Dobbs]

I have a buddy with asthma, he has no issues. He says he feels a lot better after quitting cigarettes as well. Additionally look up the ingredients on your inhalers..i bet you find propylene glycol.

 

[_more_]

I have asthma that was bad when i smoked. I went through 2 inhalers a month and woke up every morning having an asthma attack. People used to call me wheezy because i did wheeze a lot. But since i started vaping my asthma is not bad anymore. If i vape mainly PG based juices. If i have juice with 10% VG in the mix i have problems breathing.That is one of the reasons I started making my own juice.

My Doctor is happy with me vaping and so am I People are different so ymmv

 

[jhiga]

I had a friend with asthma, she claimed that using her PV would give her mild asthma attacks, while smoking kept it under control. I do remember hearing that cigarette smoke could act as a mild bronchodialator, but I don't know if that held any water.

 

[frosting]

I'm 24.

I had mild asthma as a kid because my parents smoked. It got worse when I started to smoke. Since vaping over a year, I no longer have asthma or any desire to use an inhaler. I'd say vaping has helped for the better.

 

[nnote]

I used an inhaler for 25 years? Even before I smoked... Now in my 9 months vaping, I havent used my inhaler in about 7 months!
I noticed a big difference when I went from silica wicks to only Stainless Steel wick. With silica, after vaping my chest would get heavy and congested, doesn't happen with SS wick.

 

[tenshi]

Years ago I developed adult asthma. Never had it as a child. I was hospitalized several times. Finally got it under control but I continued smoking analogs (of course doh). I could never slept on my left side for years because my right lung is exceptionally weak, and I couldn't breathe if I put pressure on my left lung. Within a few months of solely vaping (no analogs), I can sleep on my left side, right side, tummy, back or upside down lol without having breathing troubles.

To be fair, I noticed if I do accidently take a dry hit, that can kick in an asthma attack so I just have to be careful to make sure I keep away from 1) too perfumy type e-juices and 2) my attys don't dry out.