Need some help on inhaling technique.. EXPLANATION & illustrations

[KENNY V]

Need some help on inhaling technique.. EXPLANATION & illustrations

In short I stared to use an e cig for last 5 days , have been very hopeful so far But MORE patient as I am awaiting my kit and juice to arrive ( hopefully 2more days)However Im a bit frustrated BC I am experiencing the sore throat hit and have limited my use .

So im jonsin guys......I am still trying in each use to get it right. Barely hanging in there. Have hopes but a bit confused frustrated to make this work . Believe me I want to enjoy vaping so bad...

Here is what is happening I am not experiencing the satisfaction of an inhale to exhale . I do realize that vaping is a different technique all to getter ( no prob with the draw) and have read the article on the inhaling technique in the EFC library . I have a few questions related to this
As stated in points 1&2

The vapor doesn't have to be inhaled though, and an ecig can be used like a cigar, with the vapor only taken into the mouth. Nicotine will still be delivered - and probably better than if an attempt is made to inhale the vapor directly into the lungs.2. First the vapor is drawn into the mouth, then held there for a second or two. Then, it can be inhaled if desired. The vapor is then expelled through the mouth or nose..

From what I understand is you DO NOT need to inhale to deliver the nicotine. I guess that's that's fine if you are pipe/cigar smoker however it says it is optional if desired.
So my questions are is inhaling OK?
And how do you accomplish this correctly so you can enjoy the inhale and exhale as found with analog smoking ?

What can I do to be able to get satisfied with the ecig in the mean time? And how can practice proper inhaling technique prior to getting my PV set up.?

Btw I have reduced my smoking by 60% with the hope vaping will replace my smoking altogether. If you can assist with a good explanation of whats going on and give illustration perhaps direct to a few videos id appreciate that very much.
Ps I tried to Google u tube vids but have not came up with good examples and or explanations
TIA
Kenny V

 

[Rodderik]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/337017-inhalation-technique-e-cigarette.html

 

[Bucky Goldstein]

Different setups have different airflows.
Some I can just inhale like breathing through a straw, but the airy hit seemed raspy and trashed my throat
Others I have to puff and then inhale the vapor that I drew into my mouth
I was having a problem with that at first because I was swallowing a lot of nicotine vapor and it was making me nauseous
You'll get the hang of it
just experiment

 

[xanderxman]

Here is how I do it.

I inhale into my mouth. Hold it for a second and then inhale into my lungs. Hold it for a few seconds and exhale through my mouth and nose at the same time.

It is true that you do not have to inhale into your lungs to get the nicotine but I do it for personal preference. I do not have a link to a video and am not sure an inhale technique can be properly shown on video. You have to play around and find what works for you.

 

[MMarie]

Sure, inhaling is okay, but don't inhale directly. First, pull the vapor into your mouth (more like "sucking" than inhaling) and then inhale, with your exhale through your nose.

Vapor will take longer to reach the receptors in your brain than cigarettes, however. Cigarettes contain additives (such as ammonia) that speed the nicotine delivery to your brain. E-Cigs don't contain those chemicals, so the trip takes a little longer. I wish I could find some videos for you... I guess if you watched any reviews on Taste Your Juice, you could watch how Phil inhales.

 

[ukeman]

I like long draws...
I exhale before i draw... start drawing for a few seconds, and when mouth full - inhale sharp and short; but keep the button pushed (firing) and inhale a few more seconds like the first. By then my lungs are full and when i exhale through both nose and mouth, its a nice big plume/s...
This seems to replicate the amount of smoke like analogs.
I exhale slowly too to get the effect of it all... never did try absorbing nic through the mouth w/out inhaling though.

 

[dbowen]

I found that taking slower, more consistent draws helped reduce some of the harshness. From there i inhale it into my mouth for a second, then hold it for a second then inhale into my lungs. Makes for a warm and smooth vape that isn't overly harsh.

 

[KENNY V]

Sure, inhaling is okay, but don't inhale directly. First, pull the vapor into your mouth (more like "sucking" than inhaling) and then inhale, with your exhale through your nose.

Vapor will take longer to reach the receptors in your brain than cigarettes, however. Cigarettes contain additives (such as ammonia) that speed the nicotine delivery to your brain. E-Cigs don't contain those chemicals, so the trip takes a little longer. I wish I could find some videos for you... I guess if you watched any reviews on Taste Your Juice, you could watch how Phil inhales.

thanks ill watch view read everything ya got been up till 2-3am reading / reading / viewing last 5 days
Guys im doin this ????

dont take me wrong been hiting for 30 years have no prob with understanding concept this, ,however it aint workin . Doin something wrong if I have sore throat right?.
Or can I chuck it up as chepo e cigs . ?
Btw Its not the fact that I cant get nicotine ( I have to be if I can feel something in my ears and head after each session. right???

As far as getting the nicotine and enough from the hit . Dont dont think thats goin to be my issue with vaping / replacing anolog . Its getting the satiation of an exhale through the nose and mouth.
O yeaill experiment alright Believe me I want to enjoy vaping so bad and get off the dang smokes for good .

Btw I do appreciated all the support so dont give up on me . Give more examples and keep the testimonies coming . Thanks a mill

 

[CanadianCow]

I don't know if it's "right" but what I tend to do is inhale into my mouth, hold it there for a moment and then let the smoke come out of my mouth and at the same time inhale through my nose. The initial inhale into my mouth is slow (too fast and I tend to get juice in my mouth).

 

[Spud006]

What I usually do is pretty much the same as all the people above me. Pull the vapor into my mouth, almost like you would when drinking from a straw. When I can't pull anymore I take the e-cig from my mouth and inhale into my lungs. Then exhale out of my mouth and nose.

If you are having a sore throat from your e-cig don't worry this is common when you first start out. The main reason for a sore throat is that the PG and VG in the e-liquid pulls moisture to itself. So when the vapor is in your mouth and throat it is pulling water to itself and can dry out your throat. The best way to fix this is just to drink more water when you vape. That way you won't dry yourself out and get a sore throat.

 

[ghost62]

It might not even be how you are vaping, but WHAT you are vaping. It seems some people have a sensitivity to one of the ingredients in most e-juice. The liquid consists of a mix of propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG), distilled water, nicotine and flavorings. Higher ratios of PG can cause throat irritation and a dry cough in certain individuals. Many vendors offer reduced PG, or even straight VG, juices.
My girlfriend couldn't take one hit off my gear without hacking and getting a sore throat, but switching to low PG juice took care of the problem.
Something to consider...

 

[Chrispixx]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/337017-inhalation-technique-e-cigarette.html

I read the above link and it is new news to me. I didn't know vaping was different than smoking.

Pull the vapor into my mouth, almost like you would when drinking from a straw. When I can't pull anymore I take the e-cig from my mouth and inhale into my lungs. Then exhale out of my mouth and nose.

I dont know about anyone else but the above is how i used to smoke an analog. So vaping that way is the right way?

I have an eGo with the 10 sec. cutoff and i use every bit of that. Before with my cig-a-likes and the 5 sec. cutoff i used to drag, hold the vapor and drag again after it reset,then inhale. I like to see a lot of vapor.

 

[ukeman]

DOn't be discouraged... it takes time to get into this groove of vaping.
Some go cold turkey on the analogs and some do what you do... either way, its a learning curve.
Stick with it, try different vape gear... gradually. THere's too much to learn all at once.
Just progress at a comfortable rate... you may need a change of gear; device, atomizer/carto/tank whatever, juice (nic, pg/vg, flavor).
One step at a time... as long as you don't jump to fast, you won't regret it and its all gonna be part of the learning curve.
There's so much good advice on this forum...

 

[Twinkie Mayne]

when i first got my eGo and juice at a vendor in the mall i was all over it. after a day i experienced the same sore throat as you. the juice was 80/20 pg/vg they said. since then i have ordered 50/50 from HHV and it definitely seemed to help and i havent experienced a sore throat since. ive also starting drinking much more water.

keeping on the subject i take short draws or atleast no longer than 1-2sec. first draw i usually inhale and exhale through my nose and take a 2nd draw immediately and hold in my mouth for a second or two and exhale.

ALSO! i noticed that i had a really bad cough/chest tightness/shortness of breath/weezing whatever you want to call it after a few days. how i went about it, i read that you dont inhale the vapor like cig smoke. apparently youre not supposed to inhale as deep as smoke. just take light inhales, maybe dont expand your lungs as much as you can. this helped my issue a lot but i notice that i still have this issue at the end of the night sometimes when im vaping in my house...

HOPE THIS HELPED!

 

[KENNY V]

Day six help .

Cut my smoking down to 60% however each time I have an ecig my head feels whoozy , my ears feel funny and it hasn't satisfied me yet?

If ya dont mind me asking So what is going on ?
And does the nicotine make me feel that way or is it the type of juice additives in those e cigs?

Right now I need a drag of something I dont know why I cant draw even slooooowly and inhale a little amount of vape without my chest feeling heavy or throat getting sore

please help me get a smooth draw so I can inhale at least 2 hits on each session

thanks again for all your input and support

Kenny v

 

[ghost62]

An easy way to check if the PG is the problem-
Find a local bake shop or even a grocery store with a comprehensive baking goods section and buy some straight vegetable glycerin. It's a common ingredient in cakes, cookies and candy AND it's exactly the same VG in ejuice.
Vape that and see how you react.
Pure glycerin is very thick and doesn't wick well, so I add 10% distilled water to thin it- seems to mix more completely when warm so I nuke it for a few seconds and shake it vigorously in a dropper bottle.
I don't know what kind of equipment you are using but it WILL NOT hurt your gear in any way. At worst, it will dillute any juice you run after it.
Good luck and hang in there

 

[JeremyR]

Hold in mouth for longer before you inhale or don't at all. Sounds like too much nicotine strength what strength are you vaping. I had 18 and it messed me up bad after 1 ml in 4-5 hours. On my second dy.. I had to reduce my strength. What kind (brand) and strength please

 

[Greenpaw]

i am new to this as well but my wife experienced the same thing until i bought her a %100 VG juice then the problem was no more so i would bet that switching to a lower PG juice or a pure VG would help a lot

 

[Chrispixx]

Watch how this guy vapes very short inhale if at all.

YouTube - Review

 

[CloudZ]

What I find works best for me is a slow draw into the mouth until I can't draw anymore, then a quick inhale into the throat and maybe upper lungs, then a slow exhale through the nose and mouth that tends to vary a bit. Sometimes mouth only, sometimes nose only, sometimes nose then mouth, sometimes both at once.

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