New to vaping, lungs feel tight?

[amandaak2003]

Hi there,

So...I'm new to vaping. I've never smoked cigarettes, I've only ever done hookah and herb. I started vaping with a pen and with anywhere from 0 to 6mg juices. I upgraded to a smok stick v8. I was doing a 3mg nic in that and decided i didnt like the way the nicotine would make me feel light headed and such so went to a 0mg. I really just like the flavors and the act of smoking. But yesterday my chest felt really tight for hours and was very uncomfortable. So i havent smoked today as I'm scared about the chest tightness even though it's almost gone. Is this normal? Will it go away?

 

[Topwater Elvis]

What PG / Vg ratio are you using?

Many folks have a sensitivity to high % VG liquids, symptoms range from tight or heavy chest to wheezing to a feeling as if an elephant is standing on your chest to difficulty taking a breath.

 

[amandaak2003]

I'm not sure? I'm primarily vaping black label cinnamon custard at 0mg.

 

[SteveS45]

Welcome @amandaak2003 and I hope you enjoy your stay.

I hate to say this but by saying your chest felt tight makes me think a visit to a doctor or cardiologist is in order. I hope I am totally wrong and it is nothing. Good Luck

 

[amandaak2003]

Also the same flavor at 3mg. Along with sweet shack at 3, and drippy lee pound cake at 3mg and another well known company...dream cream and slamberry and i think another called sugar knife?

 

[amandaak2003]

I've seen a cardiologist a couple years ago who did tests and blood work. I've been told my heart is in good shape and to see a gastro-intestinal specialist.

 

[Topwater Elvis]

Never heard of black label cinnamon custard.
The pg/vg ratio isn't printed on the label?
I wouldn't vape any e liquid from any company that didn't disclose at least the pg/vg content.
Not sure what is in the liquids you're vaping?

Your symptoms could also be from flavoring(s), sweeteners, or, medical condition.

A gastrointestinal specialist isn't going to help with a respiratory problem.

 

[SteveS45]

I also lost a family member who was at the cardiologist the same day he had a massive heart attack so what was said a few years ago I wouldn't go by. Remember I hope it is nothing except for a reaction to the e-Liquids but the way you described the symptoms just gave me a chill.

 

[Two_Bears]

Never heard of black label cinnamon custard.
The pg/vg ratio isn't printed on the label?
I wouldn't vape any e liquid from any company that didn't disclose at least the pg/vg content.
Not sure what is in the liquids you're vaping?

Your symptoms could also be from flavoring(s), sweeteners, or, medical condition.

A gastrointestinal specialist isn't going to help with a respiratory problem.

Correct. Without knowing the VG PG ratio we really can't help.

It may be an allergy to VG, it may be an allergy to PG, or it may be something in the flavor.

 

[Alien Traveler]

Hi there,

So...I'm new to vaping. I've never smoked cigarettes, I've only ever done hookah and herb. I started vaping with a pen and with anywhere from 0 to 6mg juices. I upgraded to a smok stick v8. I was doing a 3mg nic in that and decided i didnt like the way the nicotine would make me feel light headed and such so went to a 0mg. I really just like the flavors and the act of smoking. But yesterday my chest felt really tight for hours and was very uncomfortable. So i havent smoked today as I'm scared about the chest tightness even though it's almost gone. Is this normal? Will it go away?

Nobody can say vaping is completely safe.
If you can live without vaping, then do not vape.
If you are ready to take small risks, then vape.

 

[pfaber11]

I can't catch my breath if I use hi pg liquids but fine with high vg.

 

[ppeeble]

Forget about the nicotine content and the ratio / flavourings until the basics are covered. Start at the beginning. You didn't smoke and now you vape; how many ml do you vape in a day ?
I.E. how much liquid are your lungs trying to process...

 

[Skold]

I sometimes get this but blood tests an other tests were fine

 

[amandaak2003]

What PG / Vg ratio are you using?
The cinnamon custard and the drippy lee pound cake both say 80vg/20pg? My other juices are 70vg/30pg, 60vg/40pg. Epic clouds and sweet shack just say "max vg" and don't give an actual amount...


Many folks have a sensitivity to high % VG liquids, symptoms range from tight or heavy chest to wheezing to a feeling as if an elephant is standing on your chest to difficulty taking a breath.

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