Propylene glycol in e-cigarettes might keep us healthy

[440BB]

I suspect there are actually more sensitivities to certain flavorings than PG. I know that's the case for me, especially during the dry winter months. I also have had no respiratory issues since starting vaping PG dominant liquids versus previous yearly bronchitis as well as occasional inflamed lungs requiring steroid treatment.

Breathing free and easy for over eight years, PG is my friend!

 

[CorollaGirl1980]

I learned in my college class nicotine was proven to help those with mental disorders, it took a large dose of nicotine to work but it did temporarily reduce racing thoughts for the mentally impared.

 

[Eskie]

My instructor in our Co-occurring disorders class informed us that there ARE benefits from nicotine for depression....but no...they will never approve it

Who in their right mind will spend a few hundred million dollars on a new drug application for approval to sell it as a drug for depression when there's zero patent protection available?

 

[DaveP]

I suppose that the anti-smoking crowd will never approve of vaping. It looks like smoking and they hate anything that looks like smoking. For them, it's the same old stuff they've complained about for decades.

My doctor approves, though. I vaped in his examining room to demonstrate vaping and he researched what's in it. He's still on board with my vaping and for a while he printed up some pamphlets that explained vaping and displayed them in his waiting room.

It's been almost 10 years now and he still asks me, "Still vaping and not smoking?". I say "yes" and he says, "Good". Then we go on through the visit and talk about my blood tests and check vitals.

 

[Bunnykiller]

Well, I'm a believer and I'm gonna take full advantage of this. So here's my new mod:View attachment 807465



It almost has as many o-rings as a Kayfun...

does it make your voice sqeeky ( hi pitched) when you use it??

 

[Katmar]

Just so y'all are aware, the OP's link is to an article from 2009. That being said, I would have to agree with the article, since about 10 years have passed and no reports of PG poisoning or lung damage...

 

[CorollaGirl1980]

Who in their right mind will spend a few hundred million dollars on a new drug application for approval to sell it as a drug for depression when there's zero patent protection available?

 

[CorollaGirl1980]

Right....the part that really gets me though is the fact that if it helps people they should have access to it, I know it's all about the money for most but really it should be about how it can really help someone live a happier life

 

[CorollaGirl1980]

Right....the part that really gets me though is the fact that if it helps people they should have access to it, I know it's all about the money for most companies, but really it should be about how it can really help someone live a happier life

 

[Kennneth]

A topic definitely worth discussion. Having a bit of professional medical experience and more importantly good old fashioned open minded thinking, if it causes irritation of any kind minor or otherwise, it isn't ideal for you health wise (very very few exceptions).

Maybe not the fountain of youth, but definitely a fountain of healthier living! ;-)

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Maybe not the fountain of youth, but definitely a fountain of happier living! ;-)

Ex. Remember genital abrasions and how you got them (oh so many years ago!)

OT. The wife was frisky the other day and I asked her if she wanted a quickie or the full 2 minutes : )

 

[Eskie]

A topic definitely worth discussion. Having a bit of professional medical experience and more importantly good old fashioned open minded thinking, if it causes irritation of any kind minor or otherwise, it isn't ideal for you health wise (very very few exceptions)

OT. The wife was frisky the other day and I asked her if she wanted a quickie or the full 2 minutes : )

Oh, I heard PG is good for that too. Better male health and all.

 

[Kennneth]

Oh, I heard PG is good for that too. Better male health and all.

Might try it! jk .. wait I might not be jk ; )

 

[NealBJr]

I have an unverified hunch that the people who insist on max VG juice and the people who buy organic foods are the same. And they claim to be allergic because it sounds better than being a Choosy Charlie.
PRESENT COMPANY EXCEPTED OFC

I max out on VG not for any sort of allergic reactions, but because of how it interacts with the flavors I use. To me, it is less harsh tasting.

That may not be the same for others.... If you look at the MSDS sheet for propylene glycol, it says it might be an eye and skin irritant. You may not experience it, nor I, but some people are not as fortunate as us.

Yes, I do believe that some allergies are fake, but you cannot just rule out the ones that actually are. I use to help the PTA with helping 1st and 2nd graders get interested in reading. We would reward those who did reading with candies. One child was listed as having a chocolate allergy, so I had to buy specific candy just for that one child. One day, that child asked for a piece of the chocolate candy.. .I had to deny him that piece. He told me he actually didn't have a chocolate allergy. Turns out, his mom didn't like how hyper he was with chocolate. I still had to deny him that piece though, and even to this day, chocolate is not permitted in the classroom because of that child.

Now, people who do have allergies, it can become significant. I'm not allergic to peanuts either, and it's one of my favorite snacks. I work in a bakery, and one day, another bakery had some extra chunky chocolate chip cookies, and decided to offer them to children. The baker offered the cookie to the mom to give to her child, and the mom took it, took a bite out of it, and said "I don't taste any peanuts", then handed it to her child....That child's throat ended up swelling, and died the next day. I think our company settled the lawsuit out of court.

So, you can ignore the warnings, or threats.. but the truth is, you should take allergies seriously, even though you may think it's minor. However, I don't think that allergic reactions should dictate what others are allowed to use or not use. the ingredients should be plainly stated, and it should be up to the consumer to determine whether or not they should take it.

 

[NealBJr]

I suppose that the anti-smoking crowd will never approve of vaping. It looks like smoking and they hate anything that looks like smoking. For them, it's the same old stuff they've complained about for decades.

My doctor approves, though. I vaped in his examining room to demonstrate vaping and he researched what's in it. He's still on board with my vaping and for a while he printed up some pamphlets that explained vaping and displayed them in his waiting room.

It's been almost 10 years now and he still asks me, "Still vaping and not smoking?". I say "yes" and he says, "Good". Then we go on through the visit and talk about my blood tests and check vitals.

Unfortunately, it's not the same for my physician. When asked if I smoked, I proudly said I've been vaping for 3 years, and feel much healthier... her reply was "good, now we'll have to get you off of vaping"..... kind of a bummer or a let down, but I have a feeling she's not on board with the whole vaping scene.

 

[NealBJr]

OT. The wife was frisky the other day and I asked her if she wanted a quickie or the full 2 minutes : )

LOL!!! I like that... I'm gonna use that on my wife.

 

[kross8]

LOL!!! I like that... I'm gonna use that on my wife.

Lmao... Years ago my friend called her husband "30second Kevin"

 

[Kennneth]

Yes, I do believe that some allergies are fake, but you cannot just rule out the ones that actually are. .

Good info and all wise words. Sharing this may prevent the same sad situation from happening. And decrease the vanity of the unfortunate incident.

 

[Kennneth]

Unfortunately, it's not the same for my physician. When asked if I smoked, I proudly said I've been vaping for 3 years, and feel much healthier... her reply was "good, now we'll have to get you off of vaping"..... kind of a bummer or a let down, but I have a feeling she's not on board with the whole vaping scene.

Tell her she could improve a little on her psychological treatment while providing physiological treatment/consult. If ya want of course ; )

 

[kross8]

Tell her she could improve a little on her psychological treatment while providing physiological treatment/consult. If ya want of course ; )

You're gonna get him killed!

 

[Kennneth]

You're gonna get him killed!

Uh oh... I hope my disclaimer was adaquate re:liability issues....