Long Term Vapers: health effects?

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Robino1

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I know of people that have been vaping three + years that are members of ECF. Hopefully they will respond to your query. Myself? I've been vaping 9 months with 8 of those being cig free. Less winded when doing manual labor type activities and being able to hold my notes longer and with more power when I sing.
 

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    There's one problem with long term studies ........ they take ...well ... long term. So I guess all we can do is check back in 10-20 years to see the results.

    I can tell you my short term results (2 years) since I had an annual physical last week. my blood pressure was 118/60, A1c was 6.1, cholesterol levels were normal. So not to shabby considering what they use to be when I smoked.

    What I will point out is that in the past two years I have not had the flu or a single cold, so I guess there really is a reason that they atomize PG into ventilation systems of hospitals.
     

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    There's one problem with long term studies ........ they take ...well ... long term. So I guess all we can do is check back in 10-20 years to see the results.

    I can tell you my short term results (2 years) since I had an annual physical last week. my blood pressure was 118/60, A1c was 6.1, cholesterol levels were normal. So not to shabby considering what they use to be when I smoked.

    What I will point out is that in the past two years I have not had the flu or a single cold, so I guess there really is a reason that they atomize PG into ventilation systems of hospitals.

    Over 2 years vaping here, no negative side effects to report :D




    (just curious, I'm aware of the 1940's experiment with the PG in the air; but I haven't seen any reports of hospitals actually using PG in ventilation systems since then. Anyone have anything about this actually being done? or could this be an ecig urban legend ;) )
     

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    Over 2 years vaping here, no negative side effects to report :D




    (just curious, I'm aware of the 1940's experiment with the PG in the air; but I haven't seen any reports of hospitals actually using PG in ventilation systems since then. Anyone have anything about this actually being done? or could this be an ecig urban legend ;) )

    Legionnaires disease nearly ended the convention industry at one time, PG in the ventilation systems of convention centers is how the problem was eradicated.
     

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    A few weeks shy of three years here and I was a 1.5 PAD smoker for 28 years. I really can not find any negative effects other than my wife complaining about how many packages I get. As tj99959 has stated colds seem to be a thing of the past. Even when my wife and kids get sick I do not. When I smoked I would get 2 to 3 nasty colds per year. While there is not a study around this claim I have seen enough posts and my own personal experience to believe that vaping is most likely the reason for my reduction in getting sick.
     

    tj99959

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    A few weeks shy of three years here and I was a 1.5 PAD smoker for 28 years. I really can not find any negative effects other than my wife complaining about how many packages I get. As tj99959 has stated colds seem to be a thing of the past. Even when my wife and kids get sick I do not. When I smoked I would get 2 to 3 nasty colds per year. While there is not a study around this claim I have seen enough posts and my own personal experience to believe that vaping is most likely the reason for my reduction in getting sick.

    Ya know that Biotene that everyone raves about, guess what the primary active ingredient is, the same is true of that hand sanitizer that you see sitting on the front counter of about every store you go into. PG is known for it's ability to reduce bacteria and virus.
     

    TomCatt

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    I asked my son about PG in hospital ventilation. He's an HVAC guy. He said yes, some of the ones he's worked on still use it.

    Legionnaires disease nearly ended the convention industry at one time, PG in the ventilation systems of convention centers is how the problem was eradicated.

    Cool! thanks for the info :)
     

    grandmato5

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    Almost 3 years vaping here :)

    I recently had chest xrays taken and my doctor was thrilled with the improvement in my lungs compared to xrays taken a little less then a year after I first quit smoking (which had improved compared to xrays when I was smoking). EKG results were also excellent. My BP is what my Dr declared as "perfect". :)

    Unfortunately Arthritis is kicking my .... :( but my Dr has no concerns that that is being effected by my vaping as there are no toxins being created by the burning of tobacco when vaping.
     

    dokebilee

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    Been vaping for 3+ years after smoking analogs for 7-8 years. My lungs don't gurgle anymore, they don't hurt like they used to, and I'm able to breath easier everyday. I started off with the Yeti 510 (if anyone remembers) and couple of other cheap stuff, moved onto the Reo Mini, and now I'm using the Penelope with a GGTS. Overall it is satisfying.
     

    CommaHolly

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    been vaping just one year,,,,,,,,,,after smoking 2 PAD for 30 years.

    the only negative I can see is that I've gained about 20 lbs,,,,,,,,not good, considering I needed to lose weight to begin with. However, it's most likely a result of my weaning off nic than it is of the manner in which I got that nic into my body,,,,,,,,,Nicotine is an appetite suppressant,,,,,,,I'm wondering if it's really worth it to give up the nic, frankly,,,,,,

    other than that,,,,,,,the blood pressure has gone down, I no longer cough, and although I had 3 colds this past winter, NONE of them lasted nearly as long as when I smoked,,,,,,,nor did any of them turn into bronchitis or pneumonia or pleurisy,,,,,,,,,,all of which I've had in the past.

    I also have more money to enjoy my other hobbies,,,,,,,like scrapbooking, card making and reading,,,,,,and that's good for my stress relief, IMHO.
     
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