Mom's Dr. prefers analogs. So confused...

[Katya]

The only concern I have at this point is what is in the flavorings. Most of the USA eliquids companies are aware of the issues, I think.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/127760-diy-warning-please-read.html

Personally, I wouldn't overdo the cinnamon but I really do think, after a lot of research, that ecigs are far safer and better for you than smoking analogs.

We don't necessarily know the long term effects on the lungs from the flavoring but we do know for a fact that smoking is a train wreck for your lungs and your circulatory system.

That warning was directed towards DIY people; you can find the ingredients of commercially sold eliquids in the CASAA pamphlet I linked earlier.

I avoid anything made with essential oils (cinnamon, citrus, clove) and eliquids containing diacetyl, but most producers are phasing diacetyl out.

I like clean, clear juices with as little additives as possible. I try to stay away from excessive flavoring, sweeteners, and coloring. But that's just me. Clean juices are also more user-friendly and won't gunk up your atomizer coils.

 

[Chimney34]

Wow! My doc was happy when I told her. Maybe he just likes co-pays!!

 

[cags]

I'd give him the pamphlet linked earlier and then never mention vaping to him again. no need to dump a favorite doctor and family friend just because he doesn't agree with you.

 

[Butters78]

I'd give him the pamphlet linked earlier and then never mention vaping to him again. no need to dump a favorite doctor and family friend just because he doesn't agree with you.

I'd be scared about what other things he may be ignorant about.

 

[mikejm]

I've heard of people choking on Walnuts. FDA recommended cure is to remove the obstacle with wholesome delicious Fritos and two full Liters of Mountain Dew. For e-cig induced burning throat you should swallow a full bag of pipe tobacco and chase it down with gin.

 

[tenshi]

lol He must've heard it from the same people who say vaping will cause water in your lungs and drown you.

 

[Renolizzie]

That warning was directed towards DIY people; you can find the ingredients of commercially sold eliquids in the CASAA pamphlet I linked earlier.

I avoid anything made with essential oils (cinnamon, citrus, clove) and eliquids containing diacetyl, but most producers are phasing diacetyl out.

I like clean, clear juices with as little additives as possible. I try to stay away from excessive flavoring, sweeteners, and coloring. But that's just me. Clean juices are also more user-friendly and won't gunk up your atomizer coils.

I think it is good to be aware of the flavoring in the ejuice. The main components in ecigs PG, VG and nic are all thoroughly vetted, scientifically studied and I am not concerned about using these products. Frankly, as long as the products are made by US manufacturers, I'm not really worried about the flavoring as I think this is an issue they should be quite aware of.

I vape a little cinnamon for a change of pace and stick to tbacco and fruit flavors for most of the rest of my vaping.

 

[Ken_A]

I like clean, clear juices with as little additives as possible. I try to stay away from excessive flavoring, sweeteners, and coloring. But that's just me. Clean juices are also more user-friendly and won't gunk up your atomizer coils.

Wow. That is almost word for word what I say to people.

 

[RosaJ]

I would ask him which Medical Journal he read that. Ask your mom to do some research and decide what is best for herself. As stated in a previous post, doctors are not deities. After all, some physicians prescribe Chantix to anyone who asks even though there have been more than 2,000 lawsuits filed with the courts.

 

[Butters78]

I would ask him which Medical Journal he read that. Ask your mom to do some research and decide what is best for herself. As stated in a previous post, doctors are not deities. After all, some physicians prescribe Chantix to anyone who asks even though there have been more than 2,000 lawsuits filed with the courts.

Said medical journal..

 

[IntelligentDesigner]

Sure they can burn the back of your throat...if you remove all the casing and everything from around the coil, push the button, and try to eat your vaporizer.

 

[Katya]

Wow. That is almost word for word what I say to people.

Nice to hear that!

Welcome to ECF!

 

[Sikko]

Maybe he is referring to the guy who had his battery go thermal in his mouth? Only thing I could think of. I think you would have a much higher chance of getting lung cancer from analogs than having a battery blow in your mouth.

 

[Butters78]

Maybe he is referring to the guy who had his battery go thermal in his mouth? Only thing I could think of. I think you would have a much higher chance of getting lung cancer from analogs than having a battery blow in your mouth.

That sounded dirty lol.

 

[Sikko]

LMAO I need an editor!

 

[babyk1352012]

lol, agreed no charring of the throat here! Tell her to get a second opinion this doc doesn't sound like he knows his head from his a**. Who would honestly recommend a patient using tobacco over e-cigs?

Sure, if you draw too hard the flames shoot right down your throat. But you get used to it.

Vapor can irritate your throat until you get used to it, and that's about it - no "charring."

 

[Monk33]

i think that alot of the comments regarding switching doctors is really ridiculous. This is a doctor he trusts, if anything we should be telling him to go talk to his doctor. Find out where he heard the "charring" information from and if he is misguided, then educate him a bit on the whole situation with ecigs. That way he can go search for the answers himself and make better recommendation next time to other patients.

 

[phalaeo]

I would ask him which Medical Journal he read that. Ask your mom to do some research and decide what is best for herself. As stated in a previous post, doctors are not deities. After all, some physicians prescribe Chantix to anyone who asks even though there have been more than 2,000 lawsuits filed with the courts.

Funny enough, she tried Chantix and had a horrible reaction to it.

 

[phalaeo]

Sent the thread URL to Mom.

My husband is a research scientist and has access to full articles on PubMed- I'm also going to check there to see if there have been any studies posted, and what they say. It's either updated every week or every day (can't remember which), but in either case, it has the most recent published research that may not have been made available to the general public yet. From what I understand, the full articles can't be seen unless you have access to the site via employment or school, but I can post abstracts if there are any. I'll also print out full articles for her to take to the Dr. should she choose.

 

[spainman]

As it's been mentioned, doctors aren't the end all in everything there is to know. They're just regular people who go to school for longer than others to learn a certain style of medicine put forth by other regular people and there theories on medicine. One of my best friends is a doctor, and I find he's knowledgeable but very close minded when it comes to alternative ideas in regards to health and medicine.

I wouldn't stop going to him based on your family history but just encourage your mom not to quit vaping at his advice at least for the short term. Perhaps as time goes on, her health condition may influence him to rethink what he's heard.