New member and a noob question

[TulsaClint]

Hi all, sorry for the long post, I just had quite a bit to say. I've been a pack a day smoker for about 20 years and now I've been vaping off and on for about a month. I started off with the cheap, gas station models with the replaceable cartridges. They worked, but just didn't always cut it, such as in the morning or after a meal. Yesterday I got my first "real" e-cig, the Joyetech Ego starter kit, along with some tanks, a large low resistance atomizer, and several juices in tobacco flavor (24mg, and 18mg) and I'm totally sold! I've tried patches, gum, etc and this actually feels like it will work (I'm a beer geek as well, so I still have the drinking test to pass though). I haven't really smoked an analog since I got it yesterday, and when I did light one up once or twice, I immediately threw it out and picked up the PV because it tastes so much better.

I'm quite a bit of a pessimist, so I always have doubt when something seems too good to be true, which brings me to my question. As I've gotten into my 30's, I've gotten more and more into mountain biking. I use to just kind of do it now and then for fun, but now I seriously do it several times a week for exercise. I'm concerned about my respiratory performance so, I was wondering if there has been any studies on the respiratory effects of vaping? Did any ex-smokers notice an increase in lung performance after starting vaping? If so, how long did it take for lung function to improve? I know it's just vapor and not smoke, so I know it's tons better than smoking stink sticks, but it seems to me anything inhaled will have an effect on the lungs. Regardless, I think I will stick with vaping, it just seems too amazing to be true.

 

[recidivus]

Anecdotal evidence here: 20 years of pack/day too. When I was smoking I had trouble getting a good and proper full-lunged yawn. Seems my lungs are filling up more than before, particularly down at the bottom, and it doesn't require as much effort to expand them.

I dono bout you but an unfulfilled yawn is almost as bad as a 15 minute "Im about to sneeze"

 

[meldee]

I've heard you don't even technically have to inhale in order to absorb the nicotine. Apparently you can hold the vapor in your mouth and it will make it into your system.

I think most inhale, but if it's a concern for you, maybe you can try that method.

I'm a noob as well, and just in the beginning stages of switching from analogs. It is amazing how crappy they taste when you puff an occasional cigarette. I was very surprised how something that I had been so used to and enjoyed for so long all of a sudden tasted bleck compared to vaping. As far as increase in lung performance, that's what I'm shooting for as well. I have no idea how long it will take, but I'm certain vaping has to be better than inhaling tar into your lungs every day.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Hi and welcome to ECF. It really does have an effect on the respiratory system. Posted this a few days ago and I smoked 1 PAD very strong analogs for 44 yrs:

On Sat. at the cottage loaded, wheeled and spread 90 wheelbarrows topsoil about 90' away and loaded/ spread another 20 loads about 20' away in 6 hrs. Also moved some small boulders and leveled the driveway where the topsoil had sat for 9 months. Told my wife if I was still smoking would've been a 2 day job. Yesterday went for a 5? mile swim in the bay. I can now rely on my lungs that had been so abused for many yrs. Also now playing rugby and back into martial arts. An amazing transformation noticed not only by myself and wife but also our friends and neighbors.

 

[JeremyGa]

These articles and fact from CASAA might help you

Learn About Electronic Cigarettes

Lots of data on the site

 

[TulsaClint]

These articles and fact from CASAA might help you

Learn About Electronic Cigarettes

Lots of data on the site

Thanks, that site looks really informative. I'll have to read up on it this evening.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

I also remember reading about someone that had COPD and his lung capacity was at 42%. Began vaping and 3 months later went to see his Dr. Lung capacity had increased to 70% and Dr. was amazed and elated. Told him to continue vaping and was able to take him off many of his meds.
Cheers.

 

[Joe_13]

I've heard you don't even technically have to inhale in order to absorb the nicotine. Apparently you can hold the vapor in your mouth and it will make it into your system.

I think most inhale, but if it's a concern for you, maybe you can try that method.

I smoked tons of cigars, not inhaling (much) and you can get some serious nicotine though the mouth, nose and throat...
Half of any decent Nicaraguan cigar will give a big-time buzz.

 

[TulsaClint]

I also remember reading about someone that had COPD and his lung capacity was at 42%. Began vaping and 3 months later went to see his Dr. Lung capacity had increased to 70% and Dr. was amazed and elated. Told him to continue vaping and was able to take him off many of his meds.
Cheers.

That's pretty amazing, thanks.

 

[Jixchel]

I know I can certainly breath better, used to get winded just walking up the stairs, now it isn't a problem and find I have far more energy than I did when smoking. I know how you feel about too good to be true, and it certainly seems that way at times.

 

[Bluesboy4you]

Hey, we're on the same way, first the cheap from the Gas Station and then Ego. I can tell you that it works really. I'm vaping for 5 month and never touched a cigarette again, no reason for that. I wish you good luck for the future