effects of pg on lungs.

[D4rk50ul]

The reason things eat away at tanks has nothing to do with Toxicity really, its about their potential hydrogen levels or "pH". The more acidic flavors such as citrus will have a low pH and cause erosion on non resistant parts. You can get o-rings from swimming pool supply shops that are resistant to such erosion and deformation from low pH and avoid the issue all together.

As far as the inhalation of PG, its being studied for multiple air born applications to prevent the spread of germs. There has never been a case of electronic cigarette usage causing negative effects on the human body beyond withdrawal symptoms, or misuse causing high nicotine levels or mild allergic reactions to PG. To be honest just be responsible and you will be fine, the alternative is proven to kill so the choice is quite simple.

Edit: I think a lot of the irritation caused by certain juices can be attributed to the pH of the substance. I don't have a kit to test it in front of me but it would be interested to figure out. The human body has a pH of 7.4 so ideally you would vape or consume things with a pH close to that. This also can cause heartburn, etc as it causes a micro chemical reaction (same as throwing vinegar on baking soda).

 

[Calveezzzy]

Malaria is natural, too, you know.

Touché. Lol

 

[Amanda Brijpaul]

heavy pg juice has slightly more throat irritation however I have not noticed any negative effects on my lungs.

 

[tarless]

Touché. Lol

Then again, petrol is natural too.

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[exo72069]

Everyone owes it to themselves to try Zero PG juice. Buy a big bottle of your favorite flavor with Zero PG. Vape that and nothing else for a week. If you feel no physical changes go back to PG. As for me going Zero PG made me feel five years younger. Singe ditching Smoking and taking up Vaping made me feel five years younger, now I feel so young, energetic and cheerful that I can hardly stand to be around myself. Truthfully kicking the tobacco habit has reduced or eliminated my symptoms associated with old age, to a remarkable extent.

 

[Peggy-o]

now I feel so young, energetic and cheerful that I can hardly stand to be around myself.

loving this quote ^^

 

[newplague]

Almost 3 years into vaping heavy PG juice and no ill effects here. Too much VG feels heavy to me.

 

[jazon1]

i would assume the majority for flavoring would be 100% safe as its food grade flavoring and is digestible and dont see it building up in your lungs or anything, my only concerns for the effects of PG would be long term exposure and you body developing the habit of creating more flem and mucus to counter act the effects of the PG and should you quit years later have you body keep producing that extra flem and possibly causing pneumonia or other lung issues.

probably not anything that would actually happen but still a concern i thought of the other night while applying chapstick to my lips and thinking about how my body has been addicted to it for almost 20 years and if i go a day without it my lips chap like crazy,and it all started from a few heavy windy winters lol.

 

[serwan]

More pg give me a very bad troat hit. I feel my troat dry.

 

[Scott Hasler]

Not trying to be a smart-... or scare monger. I'm just a bit concerned about this myself. Wish I could get some firm reassurance. At least I know my lungs will taste GREAT if someone ever decide to fry me up.

Edit: Actually, Canned Air just hit the Chinese market

ROFLMAO!!!!

Pass the ketchup please LOL......

 

[m1ke]

For everyone stating some effects (congestion, mucus build up etc.) is it long term/permanent, or does it go away after a while of not vaping?

If you're lungs naturally expel the tar and other crap that cigarettes put there ( after you quit ) and expel mucus when you're sick, why would you think mucus would be permanently in your lungs from vaping ?

Beside that, who is to say mucus builds up in your lungs from vaping ? If it did, you would know because you'd have a wet cough.

I've seen an x-ray comparison of a guy on YouTube. He had a chest x-ray done before he started vaping. He was a smoker. He quit smoking and started vaping and his lungs look much clearer in the x-ray done a couple years later.

Vaping is better than smoking.

 

[Stownz]

Been three years now vaping, 3 packs a day to 0. ALL my DIY is pretty much 50/50 pg and VG. 6ml+ a day

I have had 0 respiratory infections since I stopped smoking
I havn't got the flue since I stopped smoking
My lung capacity has doubled since I stopped smoking
My sense of smell is absolutely insane since I stopped smoking
My sense of taste is so unreal after all this time, almost my entire diet has changed.

If there was ever a round of human testing on the effects of vaping, I'm a walking example. Massive juice consumption on some of the most powerful rigs ever created by man for vaping. I am in the best shape of my life @ 35 years old.

Should take into consideration the effect of PG and VG vaping on your dating life. The #1 best side effect of vaping: beautiful women who don't smoke but sure love the smell of your vape, and the ultimate in conversation starters 8)

 

[lexter87]

Good job !

Been three years now vaping, 3 packs a day to 0. ALL my DIY is pretty much 50/50 pg and VG. 6ml+ a day

I have had 0 respiratory infections since I stopped smoking
I havn't got the flue since I stopped smoking
My lung capacity has doubled since I stopped smoking
My sense of smell is absolutely insane since I stopped smoking
My sense of taste is so unreal after all this time, almost my entire diet has changed.

If there was ever a round of human testing on the effects of vaping, I'm a walking example. Massive juice consumption on some of the most powerful rigs ever created by man for vaping. I am in the best shape of my life @ 35 years old.

Should take into consider the effect of PG and VG vaping on your dating life. The #1 best side effect of vaping: beautiful women who don't smoke but sure love the smell of your vape, and the ultimate in conversation starters 8)

 

[Commie]

Ketchup and marina sauce will both eat away the smooth linings of plastic containers like Tupperware or Rubbermaid. It's not clear to me that you can gain any insight at all regarding the health impact of something based on its interaction with inorganic materials.

One time my 2 year old son swallowed a coin. By the time it found its way to the light, it was half digested. As in, noticeably thinner and weird shaped. In other words, it's not exactly friendly and fluffy inside of a human organism either

 

[TheBoom]

I guess for me it also depends on the power i vape at. Using 12 mg fruit flavoured PG based mix (not sure about actual percentages), if i vape around 6.5-8.5 watts its all good, anything higher becomes a bit harsh for some reason. Anything lower and there isn't even enough vapour for a substantial throat hit. Yet to try VG as of now.

 

[WattWick]

Ketchup and marina sauce will both eat away the smooth linings of plastic containers like Tupperware or Rubbermaid. It's not clear to me that you can gain any insight at all regarding the health impact of something based on its interaction with inorganic materials.

I don't think it's the juices that dissolve plastics that concern people. It's more about plastics-dissolving juices containing dissolved plastics.

 

[bilbobaggins30]

There was an old Time Magazine article I found (but cannot find again), over the effects of PG on your lungs. Supposedly PG vapor (in high enough concentration) can actually act as a mild disinfectant, and in a test with lab rats (one sprayed with PG vapor, the other not), both were sprayed with the Influenza virus and another bacteria (my memory is faulty), and the ones that were exposed to PG, survived, while the others did not. Neat article!

 

[classwife]

Moved to Health, Safety and E-Smoking from New Members

 

[jfalbanese]

think it comes down to choices for each user. next round of juices, going try different blends pg/vg see which one i like better. three months from now going to learn to make my own.

 

[cherrycakes]

I have a really dry cough. I was laughing until I started coughing. is it from vaping or am I sick?