Being sick and vaping

[Cycles Gladiator]

Here's a question that just occurred to me. I'm starting to get a head cold (sinus pressure, sniffles, sneezing, coughing, etc). Normally, I would keep on smoking right through it, and what a bad decision that always is. More restricted breathing, aggravated cough, hacking up stuff from lungs even more - I'm sure a lot of you have been there too. I'm making my switch to ecigs tomorrow (if it arrives), and was curious if anyone has experience with vaping and being sick? Does it still aggravate anything or make symptoms worse? Any advice is appreciated, thanks.

 

[Rodderik]

i think if you drink plenty of water (which you should anyway when sick) then you will be fine

 

[Deamon L. Scaduz]

i think if you drink plenty of water (which you should anyway when sick) then you will be fine

Like they said, drink lots of water. I didn't drink enough when I first started vaping, and I made my throat hurt a little bit over time. I upped my water intake and things got a lot better.

 

[fourthrok]

Shouldn't be a problem. In fact..it might offer some comfort! lol! I've read here on ECF here and there that some people say that PG actually can help kill germs and that hospitals put it in their air systems. Dunno if that's true, but it sounds encouraging to me. Also PG can help dry dripping sinus discharge. And while you might have some throat irritation, chances are you are going to have that anyway, and vaping shouldn't really hurt anything.

Just go easy. Drink lots and lots of fluids (non caffeinated or alcoholic) and rest. Don't try for marathon hits. Be good to yourself. Good luck!

 

[gazzatron]

I've heard vaping a eucalyptus/menth type juice can help!! Don't hold me to it, get well soon

 

[jjcordone]

It is a vaporizer,so it may actually help to open your sinuses.

 

[hazozita]

I find that vaping a really strong menthol (strong in terms of menthol, not nic) helps open up my sinuses when my pollen allergies kick in, especially in the spring. I imagine it would do the same for a head cold.

 

[Cycles Gladiator]

Thanks for all the replies, I might have to order a menthol flavor for when i get allergies or a cold. Menthol analogs work better for me when I'm sick, but I know the smoke doesn't help at all. Can't wait to make the transition.

 

[gazzatron]

Good luck

 

[LKnives]

Menthol vape has been recommended to me before vaping. Just another thing to consider is if you can't breathe through your nose, you really can't taste your vape. I've considered keeping an unflavoured juice around just for such times but last time I was sick I just vaped on a few of the juices I didn't care for... So, same concept really.

 

[Zzombie]

Ever notice when you were getting sick cigarettes tasted funny?

 

[Chimney34]

I was sick a lil over a week ago & posted this question as well. Vaped menthol as suggested & had plenty of fluids of course & I was fine. I think vaping the menthol actually helped. In 2 days I was feeling 10x better! Hope you get to feeling better soon!

 

[MoonLit_Water]

I actually came down with a cold the day after I got my very first fig-a-like, my first vaping experience. And noticed nothing other then the norm.

 

[serenity21899]

I do not like menthol, so I vape unflavored when I am sick and cannot taste anything. I have also noticed that large amounts of VG make sinus problems worse.

 

[stillnotsmoking]

I Agee vaping menthol helps. I hate menthol personally, or at least I thought I did. The menthol got me through my pneumonia and I am thankful and it wasn't half bad, although I haven't touched the menthol juice since I've felt better.

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[xxThr4sh3rxx]

I've read here on ECF here and there that some people say that PG actually can help kill germs and that hospitals put it in their air systems

This is true! My aunt is a nurse and some hospitals do indeed put PG in the air vents as a air purification agent. I hypothesize that it would indeed help your respitory system. I might actually purchase a menthol vape for just this reason.

* I don't know why the quote didnt work

 

[VaperBart]

i just got sick last night and today i cant taste my bobas!!! i have a bottle of menthol drops at home so i will try that tonight and see how it goes.

 

[KY0TE]

Well i say if you smoked through it and vaping is healthier .. Why NOT ? Have at it .. lol