Just started vaping!!

[chazzystar]

Hello all! I just started vaping yesterday. My new E-cig came from China, so it took a while (I guess I should have looked at where it would be coming from before ordering, lol) to get here.

I am still a bit confused about vaping. One issue I have, is that I am still not convinced that the vapors aren't harmful?? Are the vapors water? What effects does it have on your lungs? I got very vague instructions with my E-cig and am still a bit confused as to what certain parts of it are.

I chose not to get nicotine in my E-cig for the simple fact that I quit smoking on Jan 3, 2010, and I don't want (or feel I need) to get hooked again. I just want the feel of smoking and the act of inhaling/exhaling takes the edge off that need for oral fixation... otherwise I will eat, eat, eat. So far it seems to take the edge off.

Any info on your experiences with vaping would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks! Charlotte

 

[cyberwolfrob]

Hi chazzy and welcome to the family. I would like to point out that there are no KNOWN harmful effects of the e-cig or water vapor that is produced by it. If you read around here for a bit you will see that the e-cig has only caused lots of good in peoples lives.

 

[DC2]

I am still a bit confused about vaping. One issue I have, is that I am still not convinced that the vapors aren't harmful?? Are the vapors water? What effects does it have on your lungs?

That is probably the most complicated question you can ask.

I am sure many people will tell you they are pretty well convinced that this is close to being harmless.
And I'm sure many will tell you that we have absolutely no idea.
And you can get any answer in between.

You need to find some of the threads on here that talk about this subject.
I wish I could point you to some of them, but maybe someone else will be able to.

After reading various information about inhalation of propylene glycol, I don't worry at all.
But that's just me.

I got very vague instructions with my E-cig and am still a bit confused as to what certain parts of it are.

Read this thread for answers to just about any question you might have...
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...strated-guide-e-cigs-parts-1-through-6-a.html

 

[GoodDog]

Congratulations and welcome to ECF!

Health, Safety and E-Smoking - E-Cigarette Forum

Here's a link to threads about the health and safety of e-cigarettes.

 

[resist]

I am not sure if the vapor is harmful or not. From my " research " I am leaning towards not harmful. But, I know for a fact that analog smoke is harmful. Congrats on quitting! By the way, I have not had to use my asthma inhaler since I quit analogs and started vaping.