Sore Throat

[berktt]

Before I say anything, I've already read the thread for common symptoms of switching to vaping. (Tried to link to it but I can't, not up to 15 posts yet)

In any case, I've been vaping for a full week now. Hell yes. I've been enjoying it a lot, but maybe too much. I've had a sore throat for a few days now, around 3. Hard to swallow and what not. My question is, if you're new to vaping, have you been having the same problem as well? And also, if you have been vaping for a while, have you experienced the same problem? How long did it last for?

Finally, could this be happening because I've been recklessly using my PV? That could be wrong usage or wrong dosage I suppose.

 

[redrhino]

Are you vapeing PG or VG Juice?

 

[WhatAClumsyGirl]

This is pretty common for new vapers...It was for me anyway. Actually it stuck with me for quite awhile.

I found that switching for awhile to vg instead of pg liquid helped me quite a bit.

Then later on, i went back to pg liquid and i havent had a severe sore throat again.

I suggest lowering your pg in your juice, adding vg or going to all vg for a little while.

Hope this helps

 

[redrhino]

I agree with clumsy 100% as far as switching the Juice goes.....Unless you're already vapeing VG juice....

 

[Pokai]

I had a sore throat for the first few days. My mouth and throat was drying out so I had to drink tons water. Also, lowering the nic content helped a lot since I think that was causing irritation.

 

[berktt]

Yes I should have mentioned this... I have been vaping 100% VG that I got from Vermont Vapor. Just today I've received my 100% PG from Tasty Vapor, so I'm 100% it's not from an allergic reaction to PG.

Pokai I do drink a lot of water, 1.5L bottle a day or more, but I guess more couldn't hurt And lowering the nic might do it for me, with the PG I got today(12mg), I made a 25% VG(20mg) and 75% PG.

 

[WhatAClumsyGirl]

I think the sore throat is more because of the newness to the vape. But the vg will help with that..or at least that's my experience.

You may not have a reaction per say to any of it...but i think the pg is more irritating to the throat at first.

Try an experiment...vape the pg one day....see how it goes...then the next day try the all vg..and see how your throat feels after.

I found that a mixture of both is the best for me...but I do occasionally still have a sore throat...its probably because i vape pretty constant at times.

Good luck ! Keep us informed and..ask plenty of questions....we all are here to help if we can.

 

[redrhino]

That was a good mix berktt....But just as a precaution get yourself some throat soothing drops....The usually come in like a candy form....No particular brand unless you have a preference....Those usually help to sooth your throat....

 

[flingitnow]

I too had a sore throat for a few days. Get some throat lozenges and up your fluid intake and you should be fine.

 

[berktt]

Alright, I guess that's a good start. Increase my fluid intake, get some cough drops or maybe some Cepacol.

BTW, that mixture I made... Man I might be new to this stuff but I'm loving the mixture:
25% VG Banana flavor (20 mg)
25% PG Dulce De Leche (12 mg)
50% PG Cafe Machiato (12 mg)

 

[N00bx7]

Had it too went away for the most part in the first month. I still get it occasionally and def when i have a cold.

 

[frequentflyer]

Glad to hear this. I am using a VV 24mg PG filterless and picked up a sore throat in the last day or so. I do tend to vape a lot more than I smoked though... I have a few ml of pg left and will use that, and more should be here any day now. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[ilk80]

From what I can tell, mind you I am finishing up month 2 - it will disappear (the throat issues) fairly quick. I noticed mine ended right around week 5-6 but I was also dealing with a nasty cold at the time so it might be a little sooner for you.

 

[AlexTM]

Sore throat comes from both stopping to smoke and the fact that both PG and VG tend dry out your throat. There isn't much you can do about the first (but it's going to go away on its own), but do drink more fluids, doesn't really matter which (although carbonated drinks tend to irritate your throat), just drink.

 

[jamma]

happened to me too, went away on its own

 

[Ciego Hombre]

Been vaping 4/5 days now, On 2nd day had a mouthful of ulcers and sore throat. This was with using the supplied low nic carts, switched to zero nic juice and seems alot better.

I gave up analogs 3 months ago (with patches) but still have a strong urge to go back to them so I thought I'd try vaping. Just the physical act of drawing on the ecig helps to break the habit of wanting an analog. Pretty sure it's too much nic in the juice that caused me the trouble. Try cutting the mg down.

Cheers

Shaun

 

[MarlinPie]

I just started vaping today and I already have a sore throat =\

I am a singer so I'm wondering if vaping is going to permanently damage my throat..

 

[AlexTM]

So far nobody had permanent damage to their throat. As has been said already: This is probably both from no cigarettes + vape. The first will pass on its own, just drink more fluid against the second.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ing-your-symptoms-while-adjusting-vaping.html

 

[redrhino]

Not a medical professional but i have never heard of anyone having permanent damage to their throat.....But weirder things have happened in this world.....So i guess it's Possible BUT highly unlikely.... Good Luck

 

[Brooke1975]

Didn't know there were different types of Juices as far as vg and pg.