New to e-cigs coughing

[D4rk50ul]

Well if its a new atty be sure you aren't vaping primer, cause that stuff burned my throat good and had me hacking up a lung. Also don't get the atomizer really hot (long drags) or it will become more irritating to your throat. At first I just took moderate puffs in the mouth, then inhaled it. I let the device rest like 10-15 seconds so it cooled off before I did it again. Once I got used to it I started doing longer ones, now I can just inhale it straight for long drags with no irritation.

I'd contact a juice maker and see if they have a recommendation. The peeps at FreedomsmokeUSA are really cool, and I bet they could mix you up something that would fit your need if you described what you were looking for.

 

[prawdaeh]

Well if its a new atty be sure you aren't vaping primer, cause that stuff burned my throat good and had me hacking up a lung. Also don't get the atomizer really hot (long drags) or it will become more irritating to your throat. At first I just took moderate puffs in the mouth, then inhaled it. I let the device rest like 10-15 seconds so it cooled off before I did it again. Once I got used to it I started doing longer ones, now I can just inhale it straight for long drags with no irritation.

I'd contact a juice maker and see if they have a recommendation. The peeps at FreedomsmokeUSA are really cool, and I bet they could mix you up something that would fit your need if you described what you were looking for.

Good point man...definately make sure to blow the primer out of the atomizer...that stuff is nasty.

 

[Hellen A. Handbasket]

Some good advise so far, but I'll add a few things to try...

If you blow out the atomizer, make sure your reprime it very well. Dry and hot scorched vapor is terrible and will make you cough for sure.

Some people have post nasal drip this time of the year. My best buddy has been having a terrible time this year with coughing (she's vaped for over a year so this isn't a normal problem for her) with each hit off of her e-cig lately. We've finally got it figured out as allergy season. Try some decongestant if you have allergies/sinus problems. Also drink plenty of water to help hydrate and thin mucous.

If you are direct inhaling vapor into your lungs, that can make you cough. If so, try to hold the vapor in your mouth first, then inhale.

Last, if nothing works try some plain Vegetable Glycerin (you can get it at Walmart or at a drug store) and see if you can inhale it without coughing. Mix up a little with a few drops of distilled water to thin slightly. Try it on a new atomizer that doesn't have any other e-liquid contaminated on it. If you can vape VG without coughing, you might not be able to vape PG.

If you cough on the VG... try straight PG (your current liquid may also have a bit of VG in it already) to see if perhaps you are allergic to VG but can vape straight PG liquid. You can find bottles of PG from many of the vendors including ElectronicAsh.

Good luck! Let us know how you're doing.

 

[susie22321]

I feel your pain! I've been attempting to vape for three months. I've been given all of this information and more, but it still isn't working for me. I'm down to 6 mg nicotine and it doesn't matter whether it's VG or PG.

I was smoking up to two packs a day of RYO that was similar to Winston and Winston Light. Now I can't vape 6 mgs!

I've tried every kind of hit and inhale. I've done tiny hits. I simply cannot get over this hacking...and once it starts it goes on for several minutes.

My husband, bigblue30, has been doing extremely well on his 24 mg and very few analogs a day. I'm so jealous! He's building his own mods and lovin' it. I'm still at the start line

I do hope these suggestions help you get on track with vaping! I keep on trying

 

[prawdaeh]

I feel your pain! I've been attempting to vape for three months. I've been given all of this information and more, but it still isn't working for me. I'm down to 6 mg nicotine and it doesn't matter whether it's VG or PG.

I was smoking up to two packs a day of RYO that was similar to Winston and Winston Light. Now I can't vape 6 mgs!

I've tried every kind of hit and inhale. I've done tiny hits. I simply cannot get over this hacking...and once it starts it goes on for several minutes.

My husband, bigblue30, has been doing extremely well on his 24 mg and very few analogs a day. I'm so jealous! He's building his own mods and lovin' it. I'm still at the start line

I do hope these suggestions help you get on track with vaping! I keep on trying

the fact that you continue to cough i have to admit sounds a little concerning. For me even with the straight PG and 24mg Nic juice even the cough on the first hit was just a mild cough that went away almost instantly. And this is coming from a 2 pack a day smoker up until yesterday...i didn't even need irritants to cough up until yesterday when my e-cig arrived and those coughs generally hurt.

I'd check with an allergist ;\ but again i'm not a doctor i'm just expressing what would be going through my head in that situation.

 

[susie22321]

Thanks for the advice. Could I actually be allergic to both PG and VG? Waaaaaaah...that would, um, suck

 

[prawdaeh]

Thanks for the advice. Could I actually be allergic to both PG and VG? Waaaaaaah...that would, um, suck

I honestly do not have the credentials to say...I just know I'd want to get it checked out. The PG is harsher than VG from what i hear so the cough for me was reasonably explained...as i said it only lasted a moment and the irritation was gone tho..after a few more vapes i was no longer coughing, altho i do have a little cough if i pull too much vapor or suck some down into my lungs on accident before i finish my draw.

You coughing for minutes after taking a hit just rings a bell in my head that somethings causing some inflamation. Like...you're having a reaction that lasts even after the vapors gone from your chest. And i could be totally wrong..you might not be allergic at all and for some reason the vapor isn't mixing with your body. I don't want to cause you to spend money unnecissarily. I just know that personally I'd get that checked out before i tried to vape anymore if you're saying both bases have this effect on you.

 

[Bunniegirl]

I have been vaping for almost 7months now, but I too had the same cough for several weeks when I first started. I smoked Marlboro Menthol lights,I have been vaping tastyvapors atomic cinicide now and I love it!! Dont even use my menthol juices anymore, the coughing shall pass, stick with your vaping and dont give up!! Good luck!

 

[D4rk50ul]

Although this forum is chalked full of enthusiasts, err on the side of caution and if the problem persists try different e-juice. If it still persists you may want to schedule an appointment with your Doctor, you could have an underlaying problem that vaping is aggravating. Be responsible and go slow, the last thing I want to read about is someone having a serious medical issue due to vaping even if its not the core cause.

 

[sammim]

I wish I had noticed your thread before I posted mine I had the same problem and went to vg no nicotine. No cough. I am new to vaping and have been told that you have to find what works for you. So right. I plan to up nic levels very slowly. The people on this forum are amazing!!!! Good luck to you.

 

[susie22321]

Thanks, everyone....I'll keep on experimenting. A doctor visit isn't out of the question, although for the life of me I can't imagine how he'll figure it out either.

Hubby has a drawer full of juices in many flavors, strengths, PG, and VG.

Try, try again

 

[jojogardener]

Hi,

I'm trying to quit smoking using e-cigs. I have been smoking Carlton Menthol's, that are like smoking air. I used to smoke Virginia Slims Menthol and was able to cut back to the Carltons a few years ago. I need to break the habit of the act of smoking. Carlton has so little nicotine in them, I don't think I really need the nicotine, and I certainly don't need any throat hit. I just need somthing I can use that has a vapor so I go through the act of smoking.

I have a KR808 and ordered all kinds of Juice, Pg/VG no nicotine, 100% VG no nicotine, 100% VG 6mg nicotine and everything makes me cough.

I saw some posts about ecopure fresh and wonder if that would be mild enough for me.

Does anyone have any suggestions for me. I have spent a small fortune on different juices, and though I would ask for suggestions before I waste any more money.

It seems strange that mild juices would make me cough, but smoking a cigarette never does.

I really wanted this to work, but maybe it's just not for me.

Thanks

Ive got some ecopure menthol I could send you to try - PM me your addy

 

[mini_art]

The 901 atty will screw right on to your kr808 battery , it is a fit. You can use it and I would recommend trying one.
I have vaped for months now and cartos still ,make me cough

It is something in the carto itself that does it for me. The attomizers dont do it to me.
you also might want to try a different juice maker.
v4l juice is made in China. They use a lot of rose essence in chinese juices and some people may be allergic to it.

Try a us juice maker like tasty vapor or ms ts bakery , there are a couple more too that are us based and make the juice here . They dont seem to be using the rose essance.

You can buy a whole 4 ounces of no nic at tasty vapor for 15.00, that is a cheap as you can find it really, they are called doublers on the site.

there is always the diy option too. get some usp vegetable glycerin at micheals crafts or walmart in the cake decorating or phamacy section.
thin it a bit with some everclear or distilled water. Add some lorans or campela flavoring
and you have no nic juice.
Just dont use grocery store food flavoring as some of it is not safe to vape.

good luck with it !

 

[doots]

CARTOS can make people cough.

GET a reg atty and try that.

There are so many opinions going on here it's enough to make your head spin,,

Just try an atty and report back what you find.... signing off now..

 

[doots]

The 901 atty will screw right on to your kr808 battery , it is a fit. You can use it and I would recommend trying one.
I have vaped for months now and cartos still ,make me cough

It is something in the carto itself that does it for me. The attomizers dont do it to me.
you also might want to try a different juice maker.
v4l juice is made in China. They use a lot of rose essence in chinese juices and some people may be allergic to it.

Try a us juice maker like tasty vapor or ms ts bakery , there are a couple more too that are us based and make the juice here . They dont seem to be using the rose essance.

You can buy a whole ounce of no nic at tasty vapor for 15.00, that is a cheap as you can find it really,

there is always the diy option too. get some usp vegetable glycerin at micheals crafts or walmart in the cake decorating or phamacy section.
thin it a bit with some everclear or distilled water. Add some lorans or campela flavoring
and you have no nice juice.
Just dont use grocery store food flavoring as some of it is not safe to vape.

good luck with it !

AMEN// good idea..

 

[Hellen A. Handbasket]

Mini that is interesting. I'm glad you posted. I just Skyped that to my friend who coughs (she uses cartos) to see if she has any 901 attys around to try. If she doesn't I'll send her one (I never use the 901, LOL).

 

[doots]

Mini that is interesting. I'm glad you posted. I just Skyped that to my friend who coughs (she uses cartos) to see if she has any 901 attys around to try. If she doesn't I'll send her one (I never use the 901, LOL).

That new avatar is nice Hellen.. Like it!!

 

[Hellen A. Handbasket]

Thanks doots! I think this one will stick around for a bit. 'Till I have a day that I'm bored again anyway.

 

[MaxUT]

there is always the diy option too. get some usp vegetable glycerin at micheals crafts or walmart in the cake decorating or phamacy section.
thin it a bit with some everclear or distilled water.

That ought to add some throat hit, LOL!

 

[gaylemh]

Ive got some ecopure menthol I could send you to try - PM me your addy

I would really appreciate it. What nicotine strength is it?