Asthma & Vaping
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There is a lot of factors to weight in there, everything from what sets her attacks off to what flavors you vape. I can tell you I am one of a few vapors here in the forum who have asthma. In my case it has been really great and I haven't had to use my breathing meds in months now.
while its not good for an asthma sufferer to inhale anything there should be no effect, as there isnt a second hand effect from vapin other then maybe some of the flavorings being a little annoying if sitting to close. other then that I couldnt see a residual effect vaping in their presence. heck I sit right next to people and they dont smell anything most of the time.
I agree that she shouldn't be exposed to ANYTHING. I suffer from severe COPD and the vaping has helped me a lot. I've only had to use my nebulizer and rescue inhaler about 7-8 times in the last 2 months. Bottom like is that she is your daughter. Tanke care of her and treasure her like there was no tomorrow.
Vaping should have little to no effect on asthma. In fact, vaping something like menthol can actually help open lung passageways.
Smoking cigs effects asthma because the smoke further irritates the lung. Vapor does not.
Smoking cigs effects asthma because the smoke further irritates the lung. Vapor does not.
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No. Your lungs absorb all effective amounts of nicotine that would have been in that puff.
The only way your daughter is going to get any nicotine in her blood stream is if you directly blow the vapor into her nose or mouth.
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I reckon you can vape in the house and not feel guilty. 
I have asthma and used a ventolin (salbutamol) inhaler almost every day for 33 years.
Since I switched from stinkies to vaping I probably use the inhaler once a week, if at all.
I have asthma and used a ventolin (salbutamol) inhaler almost every day for 33 years.
Since I switched from stinkies to vaping I probably use the inhaler once a week, if at all.
I have asthma, I chain vape. I'm now off all regular asthma medication and have only used my rescue inhaler once while I had a horrible sinus infection.
I am somewhat sensitive to citrus, cinnamon, and menthol, they cause more of a throat hit and can cause a coughing fit, but if I don't inhale, I'm fine with those.
In order to get a significant amount of nicotine into her, you'd need something like 17 vapors simultaneously exhaling directly into her nose/mouth for an hour while she inhaled to raise her nic level beyond what's in a tomato.
I can't find in in the search, but someone with birds who are highly sensitive to any inhalants had their bird tested after vaping for some time in the same room and there was no detectable amount of anything in the vape.
I am somewhat sensitive to citrus, cinnamon, and menthol, they cause more of a throat hit and can cause a coughing fit, but if I don't inhale, I'm fine with those.
In order to get a significant amount of nicotine into her, you'd need something like 17 vapors simultaneously exhaling directly into her nose/mouth for an hour while she inhaled to raise her nic level beyond what's in a tomato.
I can't find in in the search, but someone with birds who are highly sensitive to any inhalants had their bird tested after vaping for some time in the same room and there was no detectable amount of anything in the vape.
People that have severe asthima and need to use a nebulizer? They are actually inhaling propylene glycol. Thats what the asthima medicine in a nebulizer is suspended in. Thats the vapor. So, PG (and probably VG to some extent) have been used to help treat asthima for over 50 years. So I'm thinking it'd be perfectly safe. I am diagnosed with asthima as well and vaping doesn't really give me any troubles. I sometimes feel like maybe by inhaling the juice it may loosen up the tar and muck in my lungs and thats why I can feel it and wheeze sometimes, but I'm almost positive that 2nd hand vape wouldn't harm an asthima sufferer. My mother sometimes complains that certain flavors can irritate her throat. I think its all in her head, because shes always been the type to overanalyse things and assign troubles to something thats harmless, but, I can't disprove her, so I don't vape in the car with her. I can vape in the same room though. As long as your not directly blowing vapor in someones face, the vapor will immerse into the air too quickly to be noticed by anyone. The nicotine is fully absorbed into your system and the pg and vg will linger but disperse quickly. (and probably fall to the ground because its heavier than air) But yeah, PG is used in asthima nebulizers so there shouldn't be any problems there.
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I also have asthma, and vaping doesn't bother me. There is a study on on the exhaled vapor, somewhere on here, and it concludes there is nothing harmful in it.
I have asthma. I have had asthma as far back as I can remember. I can remember my mother 'steaming' me in the bathroom when I had an attack long before there were inhalers available on the market for individual prescription.... Having said all that, I have only had to use my rescue inhaler ONCE since I began vaping in January of this year and have not had to use my nebulizer at ALL. I have not had my twice yearly bout of bronchitis developing into pneumonia, either. While I was smoking, I needed to use my rescue inhaler at least once a week and had to use my nebulizer daily.
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I haven't needed my inhalers at all either and if I feel a little bit congested I vape menthol every other refill and then I'm good. My regular doc and my cardio guy said e-cigs were great for helping people to quit regular cigarettes. They have no problem with patients using them.
I have asthma and I haven't had to use my inhaler or nebulizer in over a month. My pulmonologist told me to switch to e-cigs instead of the stinkies
Your question can't be answered for your daughter specifically. Asthma is individual. All you'll get is generalities but the devil is in the specifics. If you're concerned (and you are) continue to vape outside, IMO. Or get a doctor's opinion on how to proceed if you decide to vape indoors. Also, I'm sure you're aware of the the rescue inhaler use due to an attack (e-cig related or not).
Telling a smoker with asthma to switch to e-cigs is one thing. Having a child that doesn't smoke who has asthma exposed to vapor is another thing IMO. This isn't intended to be a "scare tactic". But since you smoke outside anyway, why not just vape outside? Who knows what ingredients will set off the asthma?
Telling a smoker with asthma to switch to e-cigs is one thing. Having a child that doesn't smoke who has asthma exposed to vapor is another thing IMO. This isn't intended to be a "scare tactic". But since you smoke outside anyway, why not just vape outside? Who knows what ingredients will set off the asthma?
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you can take your daughter to an allergist where they can do controlled studies. they will put small amounts of PG and VG on her skin. Then they may have her exposed to medical grade PG vapor. Like I said earlier though, they actually USE PG vapor to TREAT asthmatics, so, I doubt there will be any MAJOR problems although, PG has been known the (VERY) slightly constrict the air tubes? I think?
The PG is used as a carrier for steroids and broncho-dilators in some stuff, or used to be. The drugs probably offset the possible irritation effects of the PG. E-juice doesn't have those drugs. So... that's why I don't do the "Nebulizers have PG" thing in this context. It is encouraging that PG has been used for years in inhaled stuff from a safety standpoint (like not cancerous). But....for asthma.....at least caution is warranted IMO.
Best to ask her doctor's opinion.
Best to ask her doctor's opinion.
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definitely. I have asthima too so I should have thought of the fact that the drugs will offset the effects of the PG. inhaled PG DOES constrict the bronchial tubes, at least in some studies. So you should be cautious of vaping directly in her vacinity. Especially with what Attypops just mentioned. The PG was used alongside the drugs... But at the very least, this thread has proven that many asthmatics do vape with little to no problems, so this is definitely promising for your daughter. You could still probably contact an allergy specialist and have her exposed by inhaling small amounts. I am thinking about allergies as opposed to asthma when I was thinking about them rubbing it on her skin.. But they can probably certainly try exposing her to the vapor. Its possible. Then you will definitively know for sure, if you find a doctor willing to conduct the test. But, you also might not want to treat your daughter like a guinea pig either. I hadn't thought of it that way. If this means anything to you... My mother does not have asthma, but when I vape in the car with her, she says she can feel it in her throat and it makes it harder for her to breath. I think a lot of it is in her head, but it might not be which is why I've completely stopped vaping around her all together. So, it is possible that our vapor could effect certain people negatively.
We're all guinea pigs here. vaping has only been around 8 years so I'm brainstorming right there with you honestly. I'm embarrassed to have forgotten that the drugs would counteract the bronchial constriction from the PG. I do know that VG heavy juices burn my throat + lungs. So, I am a bit allergic to VG... Others are or can be allergic to PG.
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