coughing while vaping

[crxess]

You may also be sensitive to PG, buy some high or max VG juice and see if that helps..

This is another thing I wish people would stop Casually recommending.

What one person needs/prefers has nothing to do with another. For many years people got along just fine with high PG e-liquids.(80/20 - 70/30)
High VG, 50/50 -60/40 is a balance that smooths and increases Vapor production.
Max VG is for those with True PG sensitivity and for Big Vapor.

Both require adding more flavoring to overcome muting.

Almost every ex- smoker I have converted Coughed when switching, regardless of pg/vg blend. Seems to be the nature of adapting.

Many now THINK they need MAX VG due to others recommending it during their transition.

Most People are not allergic to PG - No Breaking out, Hives or throats closing off.

* If it becomes an Aerosol it cools and condenses back to a liquid - Thicker may not be better *

Note: Sorry about the rant, Casual recommendations happen all to frequently.

 

[tj99959]

This is another thing I wish people would stop Casually recommending.

What one person needs/prefers has nothing to do with another. For many years people got along just fine with high PG e-liquids.(80/20 - 70/30)
High VG, 50/50 -60/40 is a balance that smooths and increases Vapor production.
Max VG is for those with True PG sensitivity and for Big Vapor.

Both require adding more flavoring to overcome muting.

Almost every ex- smoker I have converted Coughed when switching, regardless of pg/vg blend. Seems to be the nature of adapting.

Many now THINK they need MAX VG due to others recommending it during their transition.

Most People are not allergic to PG - No Breaking out, Hives or throats closing off.

* If it becomes an Aerosol it cools and condenses back to a liquid - Thicker may not be better *

Note: Sorry about the rant, Casual recommendations happen all to frequently.

However listing things to try is not a bad thing.

 

[Rixsta]

This is another thing I wish people would stop Casually recommending.

What one person needs/prefers has nothing to do with another. For many years people got along just fine with high PG e-liquids.(80/20 - 70/30)
High VG, 50/50 -60/40 is a balance that smooths and increases Vapor production.
Max VG is for those with True PG sensitivity and for Big Vapor.

Both require adding more flavoring to overcome muting.

Almost every ex- smoker I have converted Coughed when switching, regardless of pg/vg blend. Seems to be the nature of adapting.

Many now THINK they need MAX VG due to others recommending it during their transition.

Most People are not allergic to PG - No Breaking out, Hives or throats closing off.

* If it becomes an Aerosol it cools and condenses back to a liquid - Thicker may not be better *

Note: Sorry about the rant, Casual recommendations happen all to frequently.

What is wrong with everyone today geez

 

[AXIOM_1]

What is wrong with everyone today geez

I don't know about just today because there is always something wrong with me .... I don't know what causes it but I do know lots of folks (if not all) experience coughing from vaping. I just figure the OP shouldn't worry too much as it's a fairly normal thing around here. Just experiment around and see what the other posters of this thread discovered and what helped them. You will more than likely find a sweet spot where things work best for you.

 

[crxess]

What is wrong with everyone today geez

Sorry, used your comment as the Example. Generally enjoy your post.
Simply pointing out something that is becoming a don't think first habit with many of us here. I have caught myself doing it a more than a few times.

We, that have become comfortable, need to realize everyone has their own comfort zones. Does not matter if it is in equipment or e-liquids.

We all need to listen and assist if possible while always being mindful of recommendations based on Personal preference.

Did not intend to offend.

 

[Isabelle49]

Spoke too soon. Just coughed a bunch and almost threw up. even turned the wattage down. What's wrong with me!?

Rarely to never coughed with analogs, cough 99% if I inhale Vape mouth to lung or direct. I just don't inhale the Vape cause I don't like the coughing that borders on choking.

 

[Rixsta]

Sorry, used your comment as the Example. Generally enjoy your post.
Simply pointing out something that is becoming a don't think first habit with many of us here. I have caught myself doing it a more than a few times.

We, that have become comfortable, need to realize everyone has their own comfort zones. Does not matter if it is in equipment or e-liquids.

We all need to listen and assist if possible while always being mindful of recommendations based on Personal preference.

Did not intend to offend.

Ah you didn't offend, it's just been one of those days..people having a go at me..
I do cough a lot with high PG juice so I just thought it was worth a mention.
It's getting to the point with these forums where I think why bother, it just gets worse and worse around here for sure.

 

[crxess]

Ah you didn't offend, it's just been one of those days..people having a go at me..
I do cough a lot with high PG juice so I just thought it was worth a mention.
It's getting to the point with these forums where I think why bother, it just gets worse and worse around here for sure.

LOL - My biggest problem is Morning Vaping. I don't need it and have even gone a few hours after waking, but I enjoy a Vape with my Morning Coffee.
Takes some work to get these old Lungs firing on all cylinders. Like priming an Antique Car and letting it warm up.

I can Vape just about anything from 70/20 to 5/95(DIY nic is PG Based) but I have gotten used to and settled in on a nice 50/50 blend. I still like a little bit of Throat, but have cut my nic to 3mg and am preparing for another drop.

I've also been working with Reduced Flavoring - so far so good - which seems easier in a more balanced mix.

But - like I said - everyone is different.

 

[Isabelle49]

Something as simple as increased air flow may help. I discovered it today and it's going to change my life. Increased air flow has made all the problems I had with vaping disappear.

 

[Blackboar]

What lvl nic are you at? I'm an RDA and lung hitter kinda guy, but I use to occasionally cough dripping 6mg. Since switching to 3mg, I rarely cough anymore. Same brand and flavor of juice, just lowered the nic.

 

[ian-field]

I never coughed because of smoking. I do cough occasionally because of vaping. Even with non flavored juice, but flavors can make things worse.

IMO: if the E-cig doesn't cause the occasional cough - it isn't working. Although I have noticed that I seem to be inhaling less deep than when I smoked. It can be a trial, but I think most people eventually reach some form of equilibrium.

 

[Coldrake]

Could be the diketones...

Absolute nonsense

 

[crxess]

Something as simple as increased air flow may help. I discovered it today and it's going to change my life. Increased air flow has made all the problems I had with vaping disappear.

Yes, a simple Drip Tip change can make a big difference. Both Shape and diameter effect how your vape is presented.

 

[edyle]

many things can cause coughing.

- merely switching from cigs to vape tends to cause coughing as your lungs start to clear out.
- dry hits, or dryish hits can cause coughing; if you are chain vaping, you might be puffing aways just fine for a while then suddenly your wick runs dry and you cough; especially is you run high wattage.
- direct mouth to lung hits are more likely to mean you inhale a dry hit when it happens, whereas with mouth to lung, better chance you will taste the onset of a dry hit before you inhale into the lungs.
- eliquid: sometimes you find yourself tending to cough with one eliquid but when you switch to another, it's smooth and no coughing; could just be that one wicks better; could be that one is higher pg and hit's the throat harder.

 

[gadgetkeith]

I found when i first started i would cough a bit

drinking plenty of water or chewing gum or just sucking on a sweet etc

helps to keep your mouth from drying out during the transition from analogs to vapor

hope this helps

 

[coolerat]

This is another thing I wish people would stop Casually recommending.

What one person needs/prefers has nothing to do with another. For many years people got along just fine with high PG e-liquids.(80/20 - 70/30)
High VG, 50/50 -60/40 is a balance that smooths and increases Vapor production.
Max VG is for those with True PG sensitivity and for Big Vapor.

Both require adding more flavoring to overcome muting.

Almost every ex- smoker I have converted Coughed when switching, regardless of pg/vg blend. Seems to be the nature of adapting.

Many now THINK they need MAX VG due to others recommending it during their transition.

Most People are not allergic to PG - No Breaking out, Hives or throats closing off.

* If it becomes an Aerosol it cools and condenses back to a liquid - Thicker may not be better *

Note: Sorry about the rant, Casual recommendations happen all to frequently.

But thats kinda exactly what this forum is about. This isn't medical advice backed by years of clinical studies. Its just you and me and everyone else saying what worked for us.

PG and coughing are very common it would seem but I'm not the spokesman. But it makes ME cough. PG is used to increase throat hit so it stands to reason it "hits your throat" which COULD cause coughing. I haven't seen anyone say it causes instant death.

Trail and error. If one is at 50/50 and something isn't right try 60/40 or 40/60 or which ever. If one doesn't know which way to go I'd say start with the PG cause its the throat hitter.

I like zero TH. But VG brings problems of its own. I think too much does something to my breathing, something I haven't chosen to be my own lab rat about. So I use some PG and the problem goes away. VG also cause eqipment problem which I have head water helps with but I haven't tried yet.

I was at a vape shop last week and two women had TC modz and I asked how they liked them. Both said the were allergic to nickel. So I said "oh". I didn't ask to see doctors reports and try and tell them about this or that. I said "oh". Same thing when somebody tells me PG or VG gives them trouble. I say "oh". Not dude you gotta hit pure PG or your head will explode. Just "oh".

 

[crxess]

PG is used to increase throat hit so it stands to reason it "hits your throat" which COULD cause coughing

Lots of back and forth in you post, no problem, but the quoted is incorrect.
Remove Nicotine from the equation and even 70pg/30vg as next to no throat action. We have discussed this and finding a Throat hit substitute for as long as I have been a member(3yrs.) and likely longer.
PG is somewhat more abrasive(solvent like) but not the same thing. Vg is more oily feeling.............and Sweet I like tasting Vg while DIYing
People have tried Cinnimon, peppery flavorings, Coolada and more but so far not much success in replicating Nic TH.

 

[electricbamboo]

I switched up to Adirondack's placid and all is good. 60/40 vg/pg