So here's my situation. I quit smoking analogs about 2 months ago after switching to vaping (stayed true since day 1) and still seem to be coughing quite frequently. It's not as bad on some days compared to others, but I always seem to have mucus in the back of my throat and can never seem to get rid of it. I don't know what to do and have not found any useful information. The mucus causes raspy breathing and a constant cough as an attempt to clear it out, but it comes right back. 2 months without tobacco of any kind. If anyone has any suggestions or reasons of my condition, I'd love to hear them.
Phlegm and coughing after quitting
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Well the good news is that your immune system is awake! Your immune system is working on cleaning out your lungs. It will be easy to catch a cold, or the flu for a while. If the problem gets worse, or continues more than a couple weeks, see a doctor.
Interested also.......kind of the same deal. Its worse when im trying to go to sleep. Its almost like there is a continual drainage down my throat. Im thinking ive just got a cold or bad allergies but a part of me panics when im weezing thinking its the vape hurting me. I wonder if there is some creedance to the fact that we are just going to take awile to hack up all our analog residual goo and damage? Dunno
First, drink a lot of water all day, cause vaping causes dehydration...next try using a different flavor than what U R currently using...maybe a smooth 555 caramel flavor may work or anything different....lastly, U may need to change your PG/VG ratio flavor blend...many use a 80/20 or 65/35 but U may need a lesser PG so maybe a 50/50 will help....there are many variables that can cause this, so process of elimination 1 at a time..
BTW, after 2 months on no tobacco I would think U have cleaned and hacked up all the tobacco residue by now....and yes a "cold" could be the culprit, but if I hada cold for 2 months then something isn't right and I'd be at my docs a long time ago..
BTW, after 2 months on no tobacco I would think U have cleaned and hacked up all the tobacco residue by now....and yes a "cold" could be the culprit, but if I hada cold for 2 months then something isn't right and I'd be at my docs a long time ago..
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i wasnt calling into question your statement margate, hadnt read it when I posted. I was kind of validating a self thought about repairing the damage and lending credence to my preconceived theory. Your statment helps to validate that thought process =)
That is exactly it dwarf. Your immune system neglects your lungs when you smoke. Can't keep up with what you are dumping into them. When you quit analogs, it takes a couple weeks, and your body starts to fix the years of damage.
I currently use 50/50 at 8mg nic strength (began with 24mg). Every vape store I've gone to makes their eLiquid with a 50/50 mix so I'm kinda stuck there. I too am worried about the vape causing the problem. Maybe it is a weak immune system, I really don't know. Unfortunately I'm not covered insurance wise and probably won't be for a while due to financial purposes 
I appreciate the responses, helps me feel a bit more secure and realize that I need to take action of some kind.
I appreciate the responses, helps me feel a bit more secure and realize that I need to take action of some kind.
U can order online 6mg of vape and any blend U like 25/75 etc Best E Cigarette | Buy Electronic Cigarettes | E Cig Juice - MT Baker Vapor...but I think maybe a try at a new flavor may do the trick...some flavors will cause coughing for some people..and cape coral has many shops and 1 must be able to make a special blend for ya other than 50/50..
It happened to me too, and it went away after a few months. The Dr. told me it was normal and my immune system was helping itself get "cleaned out"
I think it is VG that causes phloem. PG will dry you out. Or at least that is what is does to me. I don't do PG anymore except what is in the flavoring and nic. I do 70VG 30 DS ( distilled water ). I am a little phloemy. But not as bad as I was when I first went mostly VG. I would try to up your PG, maybe 65/35 or 80/20 and see if that works. Also if you will order your juice online you can basically get it mixed to your preference. Probably cheaper than you local B&M..try these folks. Great prices and awesome customer service. Good luck and VAPE ON. Best E Cigarette | Buy Electronic Cigarettes | E Cig Juice - MT Baker Vapor
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Also, don't know what your are vaping, but I find anything with the word Creme tends to cause me more phloem
Everyone has been pretty helpful. I currently switched to Butter Rum flavored juice which is clear in color and the quality of it is pretty good too compared to other places I've gone to. The Vape Store is where I get my stuff in Cape. As far as I know, everyone around here have their juice pre-mixed, they just add the nicotine. I'm probably going to make my next purchase online and go down on the PG concentration.
i have quit before without vaping and could still cough up brown, superglue type phloem weeks into it! As long as it's not bright yellow green it's okay. Get a neon type color you have an infection of some sort, see a doc!
Dude don't trip, your not sick or getting sick or anything like some ppl have been posting, it's just your lungs cleaning themselves out from all those analogs you used to smoke. It's a really great sign actually, perfectly normal and glad to hear your gaining your health back that the stinkers took away!
For me this symptom went away after a few weeks.... I used to cough up a ton of stuff when I smoked. Perhaps there is a free clinic where you live and could be seen by a doctor was no or very little cost. This way you won't be so worried. Lots of places online let you choose the ratio and some offer nic levels at 3mg (Heather's Heavenly Vapes) comes to mind.
The color of the mucus is almost always clear and thin. When I wake up in the mornings, I usually tend to cough a few times and a big nasty wad of phloem comes out. Throughout the work day I don't cough 'often' but when I get home and lay down to rest is usually when the more frequent coughing begins. Can anyone relate to this?
Have you tried some menthol? I smoked menthol and always said I was more addicted to that than I was the cig as when I was out, I could not bum a non-mentholated cig, couldn't stand the taste. Fast forward to today, the menthol really seems to get down in there. I also had an inhaler that didn't seem to be giving me any relief for my shortness of breath. I've only been vaping 2 weeks, all of it menthol and I haven't felt the need to use the inhaler. Not very scientific, I know but I can only tell you how I feel and what's working for me. Hope you get better soon.
Only when I was still smoking and for a while after I quit.
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