For the past week or so I have had a slight sinus infection, with drainage and coughing. I have thought back and it started when I was vaping mostly my DIY juices. I had been using alot of vendor juices for the weeks prior which are more 50/50 pg/vg. In my DIY the only PG in them comes from the flavors. Could the high VG content of mine cause this or am I just overthinking it?
Mostly VG causing sinus issues?
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It is possible. I have an intolerance to PG, and I feel the same way you described after smoking 50/50 juice. When I make my own juices, i mix 70VG/30PG and dont seem to have a problem.
If you want to narrow down what it could be vape your PG straight, vape the VG straight, and see how you feel after each.
If you want to narrow down what it could be vape your PG straight, vape the VG straight, and see how you feel after each.
Very possibile thats what is causing it. Try adding 4 - 7% saline to it that should help. If you can't find it at your local pharmacy it's sold on amazon.
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I can't vape the PG straight. I don't own any.The only PG comes from my flavors
It may be worth it to pick up a small bottle of straight PG to see if that is whats causing the issues. If its the cause, Look for VG flavors.
I don't think it came off as clear as I meant it to. When I vape my DIY, which is mostly VG, that is what tends to choke me up. The vendor juices that have PG don't seem to bother me. I have heard lots of people that can't handle high PG. Could I be the opposite?
You could be. I can't tolerate too much VG. My chest gets really heavy feeling and congested. Reminds me of when I smoked. I do what Danny said if, for some odd reason, I have higher VG. I recently started adding 3% .9% saline.
I agree with Big Jim do a 100% test of each to see your reaction. I do get more congestion from too much VG myself so yes its possible although there seems to be more people who have problems with PG who vocalize it here. I only add enough VG to get some clouds and it works fine for me if its 30% or lower.
It's also allergy season in most parts of the US. Pollens, grasses, molds are all in full swing. These irritants can develop into allergies at any point in time. While I could see VG causing some "heaviness" that could be interpreted as congestion I don't see it developing into a sinus infection.
Also, make sure your DIY equipment and bottles are squeaky clean (I pour boiling distilled water in my glass bottles before use) and your supplies fresh.
Also, make sure your DIY equipment and bottles are squeaky clean (I pour boiling distilled water in my glass bottles before use) and your supplies fresh.
I was having a problem with very dry sinuses until I started adding 3% distilled water to my mixes.
I typically make my mixes (PG/VG) 50/50, 60/40, or 65/35 (sweeter recipes get more VG).
I typically make my mixes (PG/VG) 50/50, 60/40, or 65/35 (sweeter recipes get more VG).
I went and bought some juices from a local b&m that are 70/30 and I honestly feel much better. I have taken some allergy medicine but I am honestly thinking it was more of the high VG content I have been using simply based on how I feel when I am vaping. The hit just feels so much smoother and I don't get choked up at all. I had a very similar episode several months ago and chalked it up as a winter cold, but thinking back, it was exactly when I started DIY juices. Very odd, but I think it is solved!
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