Asthma & Vaping

[Susaz]

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.

My doctor gave me Teofilin. Helps a lot when I'm having shortness of breath

 

[Syav]

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?

I agree with AttyPops. I still get asthma and brochitis attacks if I vape too much, especially on my days off and I just vape away all day.

If you have to vape inside your house for any reason, you could always ask your daughter if your vaping gives her any breathing problems. I've a friend who has asthma and doesn't wear any perfume, because she says the scent from perfumes gives her breathing problems. Just my thoughts.

 

[Flexxx]

My daughter is pretty young (10) and has been hospitalized a few time for it, its been years since she has had any problems
and I would hate to be the one to cause her any harm.

I will just step outside for now, or vape when she is not home.

 

[tc1]

Vapor dissipates very quickly. It's nothing like smoke .

I still don't see her getting effected by your vaping unless you both are in a VERY small and confined space with zero air circulation.

It doesn't stay in the air like combustion byproducts.

It's great that you want to be over cautious for the well being of your daughter but I think you'll be just fine. Hate to see you get sick over vaping in the cold or wet weather.

You can always vape on the other side of the room or even in a different room. Crack a window or turn on a fan to keep the air well circulated. (That would probably help your daughter in general)

Also, smell does not mean the vapor hasn't dissipated. Aroma from flavoring can linger shortly much like any smell. It's perfectly safe generally with vaping because of the limited concentration and quick dissipation. If you do come across a flavor which is really strong and lingers in the air ... it could effect asthma. Have yet to vape one THAT bad though.

 

[Plumes.91]

Still, best to play it safe. I would suggest vaping on the other side of the room when your daughter is in the room and try not to vape in the car at all, or at the very least, have your daughter sit on the passengers side in the back and blow the vapor out the window.

 

[Flexxx]

I never smoked cigs when she was in the car, so I will not vape either.