A chest cold makes vaping impossible.

[Fyreffect]

I'm quitting cigarettes, not cigars. I inhale vape just like a cigarette, because it's designed to meet that need (hence, throat hit). If you want to stir vape around in your mouth then snort it out without inhaling, more power to ya, but my habit could never be satisfied with that method.

Sounds like you are taking the vape into your lungs... that is not the "correct" procedure.
Most of the flavor and nicotine will absorb in the mucus membranes of your mouth and nose.
There is directions on the proper way to vape somewhere ... if you feel up to looking for it (reasons and stuff included)

Basically, quick hit to warm up the vape - the long slow hit - hold the vape in your mouth - roll it around like a cigar or wine -
exhale through your nose.

No reason at all for that vape to be hitting your lungs.

Menthol might be soothing to your throat with a chest cold and all.

Good Luck

 

[BigBen2k]

I recently got a sample of a vendor's new flavor (Halo Voodoo) and I'm not sure why, but the throat hit is much lower, and it came in handy as I was developing a sore throat.

So if anyone suffers from a sore throat, I'd urge them to keep an extra flavor handy that has little to no throat hit. Whether that be something with a creamy flavor, or an e-liquid that is VG only.

 

[Susaz]

Well not impossible, but really not very pleasant at all. The slightest hint of vape and it triggers a nasty vile congestion cough. Grant it smoking wasn't great with a chest cold either but I could still inhale without coughing every time I puffed. *Table Flip*

Check with your doctor if you can take this... Those chest coughs are generated by the lungs clearing up. This will help them clear faster Acetylcysteine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia I take a pill whenever I'm coughing, and have been cough free for months!

 

[Robino1]

QUOTE=Jo Patterson;10303990]Sounds like you are taking the vape into your lungs... that is not the "correct" procedure.
Most of the flavor and nicotine will absorb in the mucus membranes of your mouth and nose.
There is directions on the proper way to vape somewhere ... if you feel up to looking for it (reasons and stuff included)

Basically, quick hit to warm up the vape - the long slow hit - hold the vape in your mouth - roll it around like a cigar or wine -
exhale through your nose.

No reason at all for that vape to be hitting your lungs.

Menthol might be soothing to your throat with a chest cold and all.

Good Luck

I didn't think there was a proper way to vape. Most of the people I know inhale the vapor. If inhaling the vapor was the wrong way then why would you have terms like throat hit?

There really is no right or wrong way. It's whatever is comfortable for each person. If the lungs are irritated by a chest cold, then don't inhale. Just hold in the mouth or even do a French inhale. The nose will filter most of the vapor and the nic before it hits the lungs. Less irritation.

exhailing thru the nose seems to burn the HELL out of my nose. good for clearing up a clogged nose, but yea i dont really exhail thru the nose either.

Your nose will get used to it fairly quickly. Higher nic will sting. When I moved to 9mg the sting went away completely.

 

[Signal30]

It's definitely from a cold moving to my chest. It's been tough for me to switch from sinking to vaping, this chest congestion isn't helping.

 

[Signal30]

Smoking not stinking

 

[Robino1]

{{{{{{{ sending out virtual hugs and soup }}}}}}}

Get well soon. Have you gone to a doctor? Fevers usually signal needing antibiotics.

 

[Signal30]

Wow I am getting so much chick hug action.

 

[yaypudding]

i NEVER inhale into my lungs cos it's water vapor, and i'd drown, right?

my girlfriend is the opposite. she will direct inhale the vape into her lungs. and at first she was ready to give up vaping and go back to analogs cos she wasn't feeling any nicotine at all. i believe that was cos lungs don't do an efficient job at absorbing the nic, and it's the mucus membranes of the mouth and nose that absorb it when vaping. she's been working on trying to hold it in her mouth longer before inhaling, and also exhaling thru her nose. now she does seem to be getting more nic from her vaping.

The lungs are definitely the best way to get nicotine into the bloodstream short of injecting it. The lungs are essentially a giant web of mucus membranes, it's how oxygen is delivered into the bloodstream. The mouth and nose are not as good, the only reason people suggest this mouth holding technique is for ex-smokers who have chronic lung issues and can't inhale vapor.

If the lungs are not good at absorbing nicotine, then why would people smoke cigarettes, you could just chew the cigarette. Also, the only reason chewing tobacco works, is the abrasive properties tear up your lnner lips and gums to provide a direct line to your blood.

The reason why your GF is feeling like she is getting more nicotine is because she's holding it in longer. No matter how much you think your just inhaling into your mouth, there is still an amount that is going into your lungs. If she were to hold the inhale, almost like a stealth vape, then she might have better results.

 

[chellemakepeace]

I can see how this would be difficult I am sorry you are sick. Try to just not inhale into the lungs until you are feeling better.

 

[Robino1]

The lungs are definitely the best way to get nicotine into the bloodstream short of injecting it. The lungs are essentially a giant web of mucus membranes, it's how oxygen is delivered into the bloodstream. The mouth and nose are not as good, the only reason people suggest this mouth holding technique is for ex-smokers who have chronic lung issues and can't inhale vapor.

If the lungs are not good at absorbing nicotine, then why would people smoke cigarettes, you could just chew the cigarette. Also, the only reason chewing tobacco works, is the abrasive properties tear up your lnner lips and gums to provide a direct line to your blood.

The reason why your GF is feeling like she is getting more nicotine is because she's holding it in longer. No matter how much you think your just inhaling into your mouth, there is still an amount that is going into your lungs. If she were to hold the inhale, almost like a stealth vape, then she might have better results.

You might want to read this: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/337017-inhalation-technique-e-cigarette.html

Pay particular attention to #4.

 

[Truncheon]

You might want to read this: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/337017-inhalation-technique-e-cigarette.htm

Pay particular attention to #4.

yeah that's it Robin. that's what i base my vaping technique from.

as that page also says, apparently inhaling cig smoke into lungs gets the nic to the brain even faster than injection. it has to do with the micron size of the smoke particles, that are far more fine than the vapor particles, and the lungs in conjunction with the circulatory system are a direct shot to the brain as the brain received the freshest oxygen-filled blood cells after meeting up with the respiratory system.

and it makes sense that the lungs don't want to have a bunch of liquid in them, and won't absorb the vapor particles as readily as say, the soft membranes of the mouth and nasal passages. being soft and moist themselves, the mouth and nose seem much better equipped to absorb the vapor particles.

 

[Gaspar74]

I inhale into my lungs. If it wasn't for that I'd still be smoking.

 

[Gaspar74]

You might want to read this: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/337017-inhalation-technique-e-cigarette.htm

Pay particular attention to #4.

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[Robino1]

Hmmmm let me try again

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/337017-inhalation-technique-e-cigarette.html

This one worked.

Edit: I fixed the other post also. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Unfettered]

That page doesn't say not to inhale. It says not to inhale directly into the lungs. I never did that with cigs, either. It was always a mouth hit then an inhale. (Which is what is indicated in those instructions.) It does say inhalation isn't necessary for absorption, so people with lung issues do not have to inhale to get the benefits. But it definitely doesn't say "do not inhale vapor." *shrugs*

1. E-Cigarette vapor is not drawn directly into the lungs, as many smokers do with a tobacco cigarette. The lungs do not 'suck' on the ecig; a direct inhale is not used. Instead, the vapor is first drawn into the mouth, using the cheeks to create a vacuum, then inhaled if desired.

The vapor doesn't have to be inhaled though, and an ecig can be used like a cigar, with the vapor only taken into the mouth. Nicotine will still be delivered - and probably better than if an attempt is made to inhale the vapor directly into the lungs.

2. First the vapor is drawn into the mouth, then held there for a second or two. Then, it can be inhaled if desired. The vapor is then expelled through the mouth or nose.

 

[Hill]

Yea just try some high PG liquid. PG has anti-septic properties.

 

[Truncheon]

That page doesn't say not to inhale. It says not to inhale directly into the lungs. I never did that with cigs, either. It was always a mouth hit then an inhale. (Which is what is indicated in those instructions.) It does say inhalation isn't necessary for absorption, so people with lung issues do not have to inhale to get the benefits. But it definitely doesn't say "do not inhale vapor." *shrugs*

that's true - it doesn't say 'do not inhale'. to each their own, and everyone has their own free will to do as they please. and on occasion, i do inhale, especially if i've been drinking, as after 25+ years of smoking, sometimes its difficult not to inhale.

what it DOES say, though, is:

The vapor doesn't have to be inhaled though, and an ecig can be used like a cigar, with the vapor only taken into the mouth. Nicotine will still be delivered - and probably better than if an attempt is made to inhale the vapor directly into the lungs.

no one here is saying 'you're wrong, don't inhale'. what some ARE saying is that it's not necessary to do so if you choose not to inhale, and you'll still get your dose of nic. and according to rolygate, others, and my anecdotal experience, it doesn't seem to be necessary.

whats most important, no matter what your technique or what you choose to do with your vapor, is that its not CIGARETTE smoke we're taking in and using to get our nicotine.

for me, while i am quite sure vaping is safer than cigarettes by a millionth power, i would personally prefer to inhale as little of the flavorings that are used in juice as possible. after all, its a trade secret whats in these manufacturer's flavors, and i nor anyone else here knows exactly what is used to make these flavorings (unless you're a chemist and/or flavorologist (is that a real word? lol) for one of the flavoring companies. i have absolutely no idea what the 'natural and artificial' parts of those flavorings constitute (granted, if its a strawberry flavoring for example, i have a good idea what the 'natural' part of that is (assuming some sort of extract or essence), but not the 'artificial' part). they are manufactured specifically to be used as a food additive for the most part, and there are most likely very few or no scientific studies done on these flavorings in regards to inhalation or vaporization. i for one would like to see the results of these studies if they are ever done, and would appreciate a citation if they're already out there.

 

[yaypudding]

ahhh, did some research and although I have seen varying sizes for e-cig smoke, non have compared to actual smoke. It just seems to be the opposite of what I thought. As many medicines are used in nebulizers, it just seemed illogical to me. Thanks for the link robino1!!

 

[Robino1]

You're welcome
I remembered I had read this a while ago, when I was researching the heck out of vaping.