Coughing and breath problems

[Tkm119]

So first off I haven't smoked in a few years. But have been having a very hard time staying away from it due to many reasons so I decided to try ecigs. I bought an ego-t last Sunday (aug 16th) and started having some issues Wednesday night. I've been coughing and having problems breathing....I used to suffer from anxiety attacks and that's almost exactly what this feels like. I don't know if I may be sensitive to PG or VG? Also I use 0 nicotine and have been drinking plenty of water.

 

[Larry J]

What nic level juice are you using? What ratio of PG/VG? And what voltage do you have your battery set to? Just need some more information. Plus, most people cough when they first start vaping.

 

[Tkm119]

What nic level juice are you using? What ratio of PG/VG? And what voltage do you have your battery set to? Just need some more information. Plus, most people cough when they first start vaping.

O nicotine for me. The ratio is not listed on the bottle so I've been trying to get an answer from the location I bought it at (151 vapes in Abilene texas) I have no cell service where I live so it's kind of difficult. I think the voltage on my ego is 3.4

 

[Siouxinpa]

Coughing at first is common. It takes awhile for the lungs to adjust to inhaling water vapor.

 

[Tkm119]

Coughing at first is common. It takes awhile for the lungs to adjust to inhaling water vapor.

I thought that might just be the reason. But I didn't want to just push it off if it could be something else.

 

[Ca Ike]

A couple things can cause coughing fits. Biggest two I find are alcohol based flavors with citrus fruits and semi dry hits. You don't mention whether you lung hit or mouth to lung hit and that can be a big difference. Your ego should be 3.7v.

 

[AXIOM_1]

There's the problem! It's because you are using an ego-t

My Brother had the same problem with anxiety issues and vaping and we discovered that it was too high of nicotine. Once we reduced his nic then he had no more problems. Hope this helps

 

[Tkm119]

A couple things can cause coughing fits. Biggest two I find are alcohol based flavors with citrus fruits and semi dry hits. You don't mention whether you lung hit or mouth to lung hit and that can be a big difference. Your ego should be 3.7v.

I do both. I'm curently using strawberry sublime for 151vapes

 

[Bunnykiller]

have you changed the coil yet?? 4 days on a small coil is about its limit.... its probably getting gunky, thus the harshness and coughing.... those coils dont last long, especially with sweet or dark juices...

 

[Jski711]

I just started vaping again and I'll cough every now and again but that may be from the tar buildup in my lungs. Hope you figure it out.

 

[Tkm119]

have you changed the coil yet?? 4 days on a small coil is about its limit.... its probably getting gunky, thus the harshness and coughing.... those coils dont last long, especially with sweet or dark juices...

Do you happen to know a good site I can order them from? The closest vape shop is 1 hour away..would like to avoid having to go there!

 

[issy]

I always coughed at first, but I adjusted to vapor vs smoke. The panic attack feeling is pretty scary (especially because I make myself paranoid about it as well) so I hope you figure it out soon.

 

[Panorama911]

To ask us here is futile, even those of us with medical backgrounds, your Physician is who you should direct this question to. Don't get me wrong, all here would love to help you along but when it comes to medical maladies, it is best left to those who can give a better answer.

 

[Ca Ike]

There are a lot of good shops to check out. Just look at the vendor sub forum list. Can you describe in more detail what you are feeling in the back of your throat right before you cough?

 

[stevegmu]

You aren't vaping custards, are you?

 

[Tkm119]

Its not really a feeling in my throat making me cough its more of coming from my chest. No custards! Only two juices I have used are vanilla bean ice cream and strawberry sublime (both are 50/50). And there's also the tightness in my chest like I'm not able to take a full deep breath.

 

[Tkm119]

To ask us here is futile, even those of us with medical backgrounds, your Physician is who you should direct this question to. Don't get me wrong, all here would love to help you along but when it comes to medical maladies, it is best left to those who can give a better answer.

In plan on making an appointment next week. Make sure everything is okay with me!

 

[Alien Traveler]

So first off I haven't smoked in a few years. But have been having a very hard time staying away from it due to many reasons so I decided to try ecigs. I bought an ego-t last Sunday (aug 16th) and started having some issues Wednesday night. I've been coughing and having problems breathing....I used to suffer from anxiety attacks and that's almost exactly what this feels like. I don't know if I may be sensitive to PG or VG? Also I use 0 nicotine and have been drinking plenty of water.

Just stop vaping. You do not need it anyway.

 

[LuNar]

Could be many things.
1. Adjusting to vaping took me about a week. Had some red bumps show up, turns out it the toxins from cigarettes leaving my body.
2. After quitting cigs completely I had the same sort of feeling for about 5 days.
2. Could be the eliquid your using.
3. You might not be drinkning enough water, vaping will dehydrated you.
4. Could be that your allergic to the pg maybe the vg.
5. Maybe vaping just isn't for you.

You actually don't have to inhale the vapor into your lungs. If your have 0 nic you might as well just inahale it far enough to get to your throat and then exhale for a throat hit. Even with nicotine in your eliquid you don't actually have to inhale It into lungs for a nic buzz. The nic will absorb into your mucus membranes. When you exhale through the nostrils is when most of the nic gets into your blood stream. Inhaling into the lungs only helps the nic buzz hit you a little faster.

 

[Tkm119]

Just stop vaping. You do not need it anyway.

Thanks but I have my reasons for it. Reasons I don't feel like I need to share on here.