I have been vaping for about 2 years now after using the vape to quit smoking. I am a pretty constant vaper. Over the past few weeks I've been coughing a lot and it's liquid I am coughing up. I am a singer and lately every time I try and sing I have to stop because of the liquid buildup in my throat that I have to cough up. It's especially bad right after I vape. It feels like the vapor clings to my lungs and collects in my throat. It's become a pretty serious issue. I did switch liquid brands a few months ago, maybe that has something to do with it? Does anyone have any experience with this?
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Hello and Welcome! What pg vg mix are you using? Maybe after 2 years of not smoking it is time to give up the vape?
This may or may not be related to vaping. If you have been vaping for two years without problem until now, it would not be expected to be vaping related. Though change of base could cause it.
Best to discuss with a doctor
Best to discuss with a doctor
Hi! I am using 70%vg 30%pg I've worked my way down to 3mg nicotine after starting at 24mg so I'm almost nicotine free but I just love vaping
but if it's affecting me then I guess I'll have to.
I also experience considerable drainage, particularly right after a vape session. I seriously doubt that you are coughing up fluid from your lungs, since that would be pneumonia (but see a doctor about that). Mine is post-nasal drainage which can still be very aggravating. If you're a professional or serious singer, you should probably just quit vaping to get rid of it. However, as @Gratch suggests, a higher PG content may help. I noticed that mine got a lot worse after I switched to max VG juice.
It might be best if you are a Singer, your voice is your livelyhood after all. I find high vg liquids no good for my chest i only vape 60% plus pg ones MTL.Hi! I am using 70%vg 30%pg I've worked my way down to 3mg nicotine after starting at 24mg so I'm almost nicotine free but I just love vaping
Hm, thats odd. I know that a phlegm like buildup in the throat is possible with high VG liquids. Maybe that could be the case. I tend to stick to a 50/50 blend and dont have any problems.
VG does cause some people problems with pleghm in the throat. But any liquid in lungs is caused by an infectious disease. You should see a doctor.
Thanks so much guys! I didn't know that about the high vg levels. I'll try a different brand until I quit. Appreciate the help!
I can't use PG either. I still might make a doctor's appointment for a week or two out to make sure you aren't missing an infection. Doesn't exactly sound like it, but I gave myself pneumonia (again) by using PG/VG juices... I was glad I figured it out.
Anna
Anna
For me high VG leads to build up in my throat and I cough.
High PG changes my voice.
After almost 4 years of vaping still experimenting...
High PG changes my voice.
After almost 4 years of vaping still experimenting...
Welcome and glad you joined.
Sorry to hear about your problem, could read through:
A list of symptoms when quitting tobacco and changing to an ecigarette
Coughing at the begining
Hi! I am using 70%vg 30%pg I've worked my way down to 3mg nicotine after starting at 24mg so I'm almost nicotine free but I just love vaping
Earlier this year I focused on going MTL to help me with cig cravings. As a result I started using higher nic and lower VG juices. After many weeks of doing nothing but MTL like that, I tried hitting up one of my other tanks and the higher VG liquid messed with me pretty badly. I would feel like my lungs were heavy and it made me freak out a little bit. I would also occasionally start coughing after vaping the higher VG liquids. I thought it was really weird because I was using 80% VG juices before that with no problems at all. If you can you might want to try lower Wattage, lower VG, higher nic vaping in more of a MTL style to see if it works for you. Another option is Temp Control. For some reason the higher VG liquids don't bother me using Temp Control.
A couple other people already said it but I'll add that I cough up more phlegm with VG greater than 60%. It also gives me a heavy feeling in my chest. I mix pretty much everything at 60vg 40pg and don't have any problems. I'd try a different liquid or different ratios and see if that helps. Of course, if your symptoms get worse or just for peace of mind, a visit to your PCP could be in order.
Update: I took the advice and tried a juice with a higher pg and lower vg level and I have been breathing and singing normally since! Thanks so much for all the advice!
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