Hi all I'm new to this forum. A question I would like to ask is I use a blu vape pen and have developed this cough. Now I had covid bad in march and April and abit paranoid about coughing. The cough comes in waves and is thickly at the back of my throat. My throat also tickles as well. I have been chain vaping recently as well. I use blu tobacco flavoured liquid. I also have a lump feeling in the back of my throat. Hope someone can advise thanks.
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No one here is a doctor, and as such, can't give you a proper diagnosis, but my first thought is the combination of the drying effect of the PG, and build up of VG. These are the two base liquids used to make vape juice.
And Blu are the lowest of the entry level devices as well @Alex1987, that may be compounding the issue more. As they are unable to use high or full VG liquids or juices.
As folks can be sensitive to PG, which is actually classified as an irritant.
But it can also be the flavours used that can cause reactions, I myself cannot vape any Melon flavourings or I end up with throat irritation to an infection.
As folks can be sensitive to PG, which is actually classified as an irritant.
But it can also be the flavours used that can cause reactions, I myself cannot vape any Melon flavourings or I end up with throat irritation to an infection.
Another possible source of irritation could be the coil metal, and overheating caused by chain vaping could be exasperating any or all of these problems.
Stop using it to see if it goes away. Then start using it again.
If the cough comes back, stop using it again. Then start using it again.
If the cough comes back a second time then you can almost safely assume it has something to do with
You could have a PG allergy as many people do.
If the cough comes back, stop using it again. Then start using it again.
If the cough comes back a second time then you can almost safely assume it has something to do with
- vaping in general
- the metal used for the coil in that particular unit
- the PG or VG or flavoring or nicotine in the juice.
You could have a PG allergy as many people do.
If I was you I would stop vaping to see if coughing stops or gets better....
I know it's not easy not vape or smoke but u must...
I never coughed but juice with a lot of pg or high nic can cause me dry throat and mouth....
U could get another vape device and try use less nicotine or juices with more vg percentage or both....
but the thing is that
u need first try and see if vaping is the problem by quiting....cause can be sooo many things to make u cough....
Also depends how long u vape this device...did u change juices? Did something changed and since then u got those problems??
Also stop drink cold beverages and wear your jacket
Gl man
I know it's not easy not vape or smoke but u must...
I never coughed but juice with a lot of pg or high nic can cause me dry throat and mouth....
U could get another vape device and try use less nicotine or juices with more vg percentage or both....
but the thing is that
u need first try and see if vaping is the problem by quiting....cause can be sooo many things to make u cough....
Also depends how long u vape this device...did u change juices? Did something changed and since then u got those problems??
Also stop drink cold beverages and wear your jacket
Gl man
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Is Blu eliquid a salt. If it is..my experience is that salt nicotine can promote coughing. I cannot use it. My response is almost critical. My throat swells, coughing, shortness of breath and of course the throat irritation. This is my response.
Welcome to ECF, Alex1987. I was going to say pretty much everything that's already been said. Good luck to ya though.
What others have said... just want to add that those little pens are not made for "chain vaping" Do you know the nicotine level of the juice (I will assume it is "salt" type so may say something like 3% or 5% that translates into 30mg and 50mg... a very high amount) Get a decent device, use a juice with less PG and less nicotine (and try to avoid chain vaping) You may just fall in love with vaping after all There are pods and "AIO" (all in one) devices that don't cost too much. people here can give lots of tips on that.
There are pods and "AIO" (all in one) devices that don't cost too much. people here can give lots of tips on that.
Back when I tried Blu (a VERY long time ago), they were using all VG juices. VG didn't work well with my body so I switched to high PG options (still do).
I have no idea what they're using today but I know it's not what they were using back then, which were specially made Johnson Creek juices (no longer in business, sadly).
I have no idea what they're using today but I know it's not what they were using back then, which were specially made Johnson Creek juices (no longer in business, sadly).
Welcome to ECF. Which Blu device are you using?
In the US, they sell a pod system (My Blu) that comes in regular and intense versions with different mg or percents of nicotine in the liquid. The intense version uses a salt nic, the regular uses the freebase nic. I found that the My Blu pods hit really hard and I get the coughing and feel uncomfortable with them even at the lowest nic levels available.
They also have a disposable or tank system cigalike device. I find these do not irritate my throat like the pods, and are easier to use. I think the liquid as well as the way the tank works makes for less hit than the pods give.
If you are using what I would call a vape pen, that sounds like the old ego style device and has been gone from the US for a long time. These used a refillable tank and you could add your own liquid when it went dry.
After you have checked with a medical doctor to make sure you aren't having any medical issues from either past-covid or some other problem, you may need to try another type of device that offers more choices of liquid bases (PG/VG) and nic levels. If you are interested in some of the other kinds of vape devices, either pods or tank systems, there are many folks around here that could help you find something that works for you.
In the US, they sell a pod system (My Blu) that comes in regular and intense versions with different mg or percents of nicotine in the liquid. The intense version uses a salt nic, the regular uses the freebase nic. I found that the My Blu pods hit really hard and I get the coughing and feel uncomfortable with them even at the lowest nic levels available.
They also have a disposable or tank system cigalike device. I find these do not irritate my throat like the pods, and are easier to use. I think the liquid as well as the way the tank works makes for less hit than the pods give.
If you are using what I would call a vape pen, that sounds like the old ego style device and has been gone from the US for a long time. These used a refillable tank and you could add your own liquid when it went dry.
After you have checked with a medical doctor to make sure you aren't having any medical issues from either past-covid or some other problem, you may need to try another type of device that offers more choices of liquid bases (PG/VG) and nic levels. If you are interested in some of the other kinds of vape devices, either pods or tank systems, there are many folks around here that could help you find something that works for you.
First off Blu is owned by a tobacco company and they have no concern if you succeed making the switch to vaping, so dump the Blu. Personally, I use organic nicotine and mix diy, but if you can't or if you are not ready to diy, I would get a system where I could choose my eliquid from a cleaner source.
And you at least can adjust the output, change the atomiser, change the battery or batteries and may even have the option for TC (Temperature Coefficient/Temperature Control) with a proper mod @rob33.
And most importantly it needn't cost a small fortune.
And most importantly it needn't cost a small fortune.
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Hi Alex1987. Welcome to the ECF.
IIRC, Blu e-Liquids have a High Percentage of PG. So your Cough may have to do with the amount of PG and Chain Vaping.
If Possible, I would suggest trying a Higher VG e-Liquid, like maybe 70% or 75% VG, and see if that Helps.
methinks the OP is a post-and-gone.
If not, I'd stop vaping and seek a medical opinion, not from us in the peanut gallery.
I'd think hard about vaping after a bout with the serious respiratory Covid-19.
Seriously.
If not, I'd stop vaping and seek a medical opinion, not from us in the peanut gallery.
I'd think hard about vaping after a bout with the serious respiratory Covid-19.
Seriously.
Yep if you are not gone from this forum, go to a doctor.
I don't really trust proprietary devices with prefilled stuff in them made by the tobacco companies in any case. Who knows what "small" amounts of additives and whatnot are in there.
Hate to say it but this is where a couple months off and using pharmaceutical nicotine products like lozenges or gum come in. They are at least somewhat regulated.
Then, you'd have to do the vape version of the allergy elimination diet which I am not going to outline at this point.
Anna
I don't really trust proprietary devices with prefilled stuff in them made by the tobacco companies in any case. Who knows what "small" amounts of additives and whatnot are in there.
Hate to say it but this is where a couple months off and using pharmaceutical nicotine products like lozenges or gum come in. They are at least somewhat regulated.
Then, you'd have to do the vape version of the allergy elimination diet which I am not going to outline at this point.
Anna
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