Experiencing some negative side effects (not for squeamish)

[Maiar]

Anything that irritates can cause phlegm. It's like really gross lung lube. It's gonna be packed with crap your body wants to get rid of. It'll even expel inflammatory tissue cells. So long story short, vaping is still an irritant, and your body will once in awhile try to get rid of all that stuff.

I also inhale. Because why wouldn't I? lol. The phlegm was pretty intense but only for a few days after quitting. My yearly bouts of bronchitis probably did a fair job of cleaning everything out so I don't think there was as much crap as a normal smoker who didn't get it twice a year like clockwork. Now the worst I get is the feeling that there's something in the back of my throat. But that usually goes away after drinking some water.

 

[Rat2chat2]

I dont have a phd. And i really would much rather vape than smoke but inhaling massive amounts of vapor cant be healthy. When you think about it smoke rises and expands. but vapor is heavy and settles. Since lungs never fully contract can membranes and organ walls fully absorb everything this vapor carries? I feel it safer than smoking and definitely not as nasty

It is sort of funny but I have seen first hand how much vaping helped a friend of mine who has COPD. Her doctors are amazed at what vaping has done for her. Cut down her meds and she rarely ever uses an inhaler that she use to use all day long. I know there still needs to be research and I also know clean air (if you can find it) is the best but I know without a doubt. . . vaping is a healthier alternative to smoking. Just my 2¢.

 

[AlexanderDeLarge]

I kind of get a similar symptom, but mine is a quick bit of extreme nausea followed by one intense gag. Then it goes away. I get it the most with my morning vape (usually in the car with a cup of coffee). I've found it's related to VG - I was on max VG, and stepped it down to 50/50. That helped. Also I think it may be related to inhaling the vapor. As you might know, you don't necessarily need to inhale the vapor, unless it's your preference - you'll get plenty of taste (and nic, if you're after that) by just puffing it like a cigar or pipe. It's not as fun though, so my fix has been 50/50 VG/PG and also 50/50 mouth hits to lung hits. Nausea is mostly gone. I also switched suppliers for a bit and that seems to make a difference, though I couldn't say why...

Yeah this is the majority of what it is for me most of the time. Usually it's just a single dry gag.

 

[AlexanderDeLarge]

Thanks for the help everyone, and for the friendly welcome to the forum!