Research on whether vaping can be used to treat emphysema

[Maggievdb]

I have an old Aunt with emphysema. She is an ex-smoker and wonders whether she can use saline (and whatever else she uses?) in an e-cig. Has there been any research on the topic? I mean, she reckons she inhales vapour now, why not through an e-cig?

 

[aikanae1]

She probably shouldn't put anything in her lungs without the supervision of a dr.

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[Topwater Elvis]

Saline ( and whatever else she uses ) wouldn't vaporize well if at all using an ecig / vaping device nor would it provide a metered dose of medication like medically approved inhalant treatments do.

Emphysema = advice & treatment from Pulmonologist.

 

[Grimwald]

No...just no.

 

[retired1]

Your Aunt most likely uses a nebulizer in order to receive her medications. While on the surface, you may think you could use an e-cig to obtain the same results, you have to remember that most nebulizers do not heat the medication in order to create the vapor, where as an e-cigarette would heat the medication. This could result in some rather undesirable results and is not recommended.

 

[504devils]

If she has a neb for her breathing treatments, she can nebulize normal saline safely through that if she wants. As earlier stated, the nebulized saline would be cold. A good way for heated vapor is to fill a bowl with boiling water and have her sit at the table, and have her gradually bring her face closer to the water. It will be very hot at first! So go slow, the steam will be thick too. Once she can tolerate the steam, place a towel over her head and the bowl to keep in the warm steam. Some people add a few drops of peppermint oil, or eucalyptus oil. It's an old remedy, but works for breathing problems.

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[BrotherBob]

I have an old Aunt with emphysema. She is an ex-smoker and wonders whether she can use saline (and whatever else she uses?) in an e-cig. Has there been any research on the topic? I mean, she reckons she inhales vapour now, why not through an e-cig?

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