Glycerin question from a newbie

[Stang ZA]

Hey Guys,

Im very new to this. As in I have now been vaping for 11 days.

Lately I have had a very sore throat and tight chest. Dont know if I am coming down with flu or it is my mix.

I am using a hangsen 18mg VG and a cherry flavor which is 24mg VG.

Now what I been doing is taking them pure as is. They are pretty strong..

Some mates said my sore throat could because my mix is too strong.
So its now 5am here and cant sleep. Managed to find some pure glycerine in wifes box of goodies for baby.

I now have a 50/50 mix of the cherry 24mg and the pure glycerine. So if my math is correct I am now pulling on 12mg?


Already feels better!

So my question is if this is ok?

It just says pure glycerine on it and it comes from the local Spar which is a chain of supermarkets here in SA. Nothing else on label.

And lastly, could using these flavours with no mix added be the reason for my sore throat and clogged chest?

Sorry if this asked a 1000 times. But id rather ask and be on the safe side.

Thanks.

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[TDC123]

I think that should say usp pharma grade glycerin on it for you to know it's safe to use. There is a lot of information on this site regarding acceptalbe glycerin if you search. That is from memory and well, mine frequently fails me. I think there is a sticky in the diy eliquid form that will help you with that.

If you switched from smoking to vaping you can expect some changes. Those are also well documented. I think there are some sticky's in the new members forum that address this. I coughed up a lot of garbage that first month, I even ended up with a mild chest cold for a few days. I thought it could have been the vaping but after that chest cold I've felt fine since and feel better than I have in years.

Hang in there, it's worth it.

 

[Rat2chat2]

Could be just the "yuck" escaping. If it is better that is great. After a while you can go back and try the original again and see if it gives you the same symptoms. It's all about finding what is right for you.

Welcome to ecf. You will find some wonderful people here and I can't tell you how many times I've needed help. It is just a wonderful place in my opinion. Good luck and happy vaping to ya.

 

[Gato del Jugo]

And lastly, could using these flavours with no mix added be the reason for my sore throat and clogged chest?

Even those who quit smoking without vaping get all kinds of symptoms -- including those that you mentioned..

They go away.. gradually, eventually...

 

[Stang ZA]

Ok so i bought some glycerine. Bp rated so its good. I now mixed that with my VG flavors 50/50.

A lot smoother and throat already feeling better.

Am I on the right path now?

Its just a bit thick from mixing with the glycerine. I have heard I can dilute it a little with distilled water or vodka etc.

Can anyone recommend one over the other and why?


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