Stuffy nose with vaping?

[jlcanary]

I have noticed that I tend to get a stuffy nose when I vape (which is almost constantly haha). I think it may be from exhaling partially through my nose (sounds logical). When I smoked analogs I never exhaled through my nose because I couldn't stand the smell, but now I don't mind it and actually don't realize when I am doing it. Anyone else have this issue? I am a full time nose breather and I can't stand it when my nose is stuffy! (I don't like breathing through my mouth).

 

[Scamz]

no but i do get thirsty so much when i vape. especially when cut with VG.

 

[jlcanary]

no but i do get thirsty so much when i vape. especially when cut with VG.

yeah I have noticed that my mouth and throat get kind of dry when I vape. But I have the same problem when I drink water. Water gives me cotton mouth. So I sort of expected that. Water vapor....water.. = cotton mouth for me

 

[Scamz]

try vaping pure VG. it really makes u thirsty. oh well i guess if u drink a glass of water every time you vape it makes it even more healthy right

 

[KrispyKrink]

This happened to me during my first week, I was using a PG based liquid. I mixed in about 5ml of flavorless ECOpure since it's VG based, and same nicotine content, into a 15ml bottle of some juice I got from TW that's PG based.

No more stuffy nose, sinus cavity. Plus, I've found cutting my juice with ECOpure it really enhances flavor and a motherload of vapor.

 

[jlcanary]

I've been vaping for a month now and it is still a problem. I have tried pg and vg based, and tried mixing them together.

 

[cuda333]

I have the same issues... Pisses me off...Starting to thing that maybe I'm allergic to something in the juice.. Also seems to be getting worse over time..
May try that pure VG ...

 

[SheerLuckHolmes]

I have had stuffy nose syndrome most of my adult life. Use to be addticed to Dristan nasal spray. (Hmmmmmm, wonder how that would vap?) Since vap'n Sinuses are clear and even a little runny.

It might have to do with nicotine level. Try lowering the nic for several days. If that doesn't do it, try increasing it for a couple of days.

 

[breakfastchef]

RY4 and Flue-cured flavors tend to make my nose runny. These liquids leave a tickle/tingle when exhaling through the nose.

 

[i3lurred]

I think a lot of it has to do with inhaling a new substance. I've been vaping for about a month and a half ,and had on again off again sinus and sore throat. But its seems like its tapered off and I havent had any issues for the past couple weeks. If I could remember way back when I first started smoking ciggarettes, I'm sure I probably had similar issues.

 

[DC2]

I've had a stuffy nose for years now, because of smoking cigarettes.
Unfortunately, I still have the same issue now that I vape.
It's not quite as bad as it used to be though.

The congestion in my chest has pretty much cleared up too.
And my morning cough is pretty much gone now.

 

[cmirsky]

I had absolutely horrible congestion and sinus problems when I smoked cigarettes. This is the main reason I switched to e-cigarettes. I have never had any congestion since then, but I only smoke VG or Reduced PG liquids.

PG liquids make my teeth incredibly sensitive and give me a headache.

 

[i3lurred]

How does vg vape compared to pg as far as amount of vapor and throat hit?

 

[SLDS181]

yeah I have noticed that my mouth and throat get kind of dry when I vape. But I have the same problem when I drink water. Water gives me cotton mouth. So I sort of expected that. Water vapor....water.. = cotton mouth for me

Its not water vapor, its vapor - PG/VG vapor.

And I haven't had an issues, I've been pretty clear (except for a day spent cleaning in the attic.... all that dust gave me the sniffles)

 

[DC2]

How does vg vape compared to pg as far as amount of vapor and throat hit?

PG versus VG juices
PG is propylene glycol and VG is vegetable glycerin.
Either of these ingredients can be purchased relatively cheaply and easily by themselves.
They can be used for making your own liquid if desired. or for cutting juice you have purchased.

As far as differences go, this is what I have gathered from reading things here and there.

1) VG is thicker (more viscous)
2) VG vaporizes at a lower temperature
3) VG produces better vapor
4) VG is somewhat sweeter

Because of the above...

1) VG does not wick quite as well
2) VG may gunk up your atomizer more quickly
3) VG produces a somewhat cooler vapor which may reduce throat hit

 

[i3lurred]

Cool, Appreciate the info. Think i'll stick with pg, I won't sacrifice any amount of throat hit. The more it feels like somebody is punching you in the throat the better!