Throat sore & burning sensation throat & sometimes ear

[Dani47]

I've been vaping since 10/10/13 & have not had one analog since that time. Using Kangertech T2 1.8 ohm Clearomizer, 1100 mah Battery. Was using 70 PG 30 VG and loved it - enjoyed the throat hit. Juice used is Menthol and occasionally RY4, 12 mg. Had no problems whatsoever until about a month ago. I was vaping one day and believe I got a "dry hit" (if I understand what that is?) ... vaped and felt like it burned my throat on left side. Since that time, my throat - mostly on that left side hurts off & on every day. At times I feel a burning or cold sensation to the left ear. Occasionally it is both sides, but usually just the left side. I switched to a 60PG/40VG mix and it seemed to help a little, but still having the problem. Would using a different (higher) ohm coil unit help? I only recently learned not to vape like I smoked (immediately taking into lung) - I was vaping just like it was a cigarette. By reading on this forum, have learned I should not be doing this. I then tried taking it in & out nose - think that may have been when the ear thing started, along with the left side sore throat. I should add, since developing this throat problem, I no longer have the desire for that "strong" throat-hit that I did before - afraid it will hurt or do damage.

Any advice? Could I have damaged my throat when I took that dry hit that burned? How do I prevent that "dry-hit" (if that's what it was) from happening? I was gun-shy for awhile after that happened. I truly have no desire for an analog and don't ever want to use those things again, but need the nicotine. I was only smoking about 5 per day for the past few years (many years ago was over a pack/day) and I don't vape a lot.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[desrever]

Have you taken a break since? I don't think lung hits should do that. Perhaps you have a PG sensitivity?

 

[JoeDerty]

Same thing happened to me I can't say you have the same issue but I'm allergic to juice with PG there are a ton of companies that make 100% VG juice I'll post some links when I get on a computer

 

[PellyCanFly]

Could it be an allergy to the liquid you are using? Sounds like some sort of irritation, either from that dreaded dry burn or the juice itself.

Is it possible for you to switch over to lozenges or gum, some sort of nicotine replacement while it heals?

 

[JoeDerty]

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[TheReign]

ya might be allergic to PG, Try some 100%VG juice and you should be fine!

 

[440BB]

It might help to go with a higher resistance head - 2.2 or even 2.5 ohms. It may take a while to clear this up, so reducing heat and increasing hydration would be a good start. Hope this clears up soon for you!

 

[mare ze dotes]

Just to offer a different view. If you live in a cold area. It might be that winter dry air thing. Viral crud. I can get that bad, and it hangs on for months. Feel better soon. I also agree with lowering the PG level where you can.

 

[Simply Red]

ECBlend E-Liquids - Something Better has a 100% organic vg if you're interested.

 

[Jay-dub]

HHV offers all of their products in 100% VG. I take it you're using a different head in your tank by now. Depending on the device you're using, the ohms might be a little on the low side.

 

[TheVapingNinja]

sounds like it may be a sinus infection, but i'm no doctor...there's a tube that goes from the back of your throat to your ears...best to get it checked out

 

[sc12]

Gargle and swish your mouth with salt water for a little relief. And what ^they^ said.

 

[Dani47]

Same thing happened to me I can't say you have the same issue but I'm allergic to juice with PG there are a ton of companies that make 100% VG juice I'll post some links when I get on a computer

If I were allergic to PG, wouldn't I have had some reaction before now? I started vaping Oct. 10, 2013. Thanks.

 

[Dani47]

HHV offers all of their products in 100% VG. I take it you're using a different head in your tank by now. Depending on the device you're using, the ohms might be a little on the low side.

I'm still using the same equipment I started with. I believe I can purchase coil units for my Kangertech T2 Tank. The CC Clear Cartomizer Coil Units also come in 2.2 and 2.5 ohm - I'm using 1.8 ohm now, which is what originally came with it. Of course I have changed coils, but have used the same size. I'm assuming the 2.2 and 2.5 ohm's can be used with this tank? Would that make it a cooler vape? Thanks.

 

[440BB]

Yep, higher resistance makes a cooler vape, and the T2 heads are all interchangeble.

 

[erazzz]

I can't take the PG and it took me like 6-8 months before it became an issue. For about 4 months I was completely fine. Then I started to get a slight cough and hoarseness toward the afternoon (after vaping all day). Later on, I started coughing so bad at night before bed (after vaping all day) that I had trouble just getting to sleep because of this terrible hacking cough. I smoked the 100% VGs but going from 70/30 to 100% VG isn't easy for me. The VGs are too bland. However, I didn't cough with those. For now I'm just lowering it to 50/50 and going to go from there.

Good luck! Might as well try some VG and see if it helps.

 

[dflores]

Pg killed my throat the first couple hours of trying it so since then I only vape vg

 

[LoveVanilla]

Yes, try some 100% vg for a few days to see if your problem disappears. I anticipate that the answer will be "yes".

 

[Dani47]

I can't take the PG and it took me like 6-8 months before it became an issue. For about 4 months I was completely fine. Then I started to get a slight cough and hoarseness toward the afternoon (after vaping all day). Later on, I started coughing so bad at night before bed (after vaping all day) that I had trouble just getting to sleep because of this terrible hacking cough. I smoked the 100% VGs but going from 70/30 to 100% VG isn't easy for me. The VGs are too bland. However, I didn't cough with those. For now I'm just lowering it to 50/50 and going to go from there.

Good luck! Might as well try some VG and see if it helps.

Thank you! I haven't coughed at all. I didn't start with the sore throat thing until I got that dry hit that burned the instant I vaped it (think the coil went bad or dry??), and the throat/ear thing comes and goes. But thanks for letting me know it can take awhile to develop a PG problem. I do have some 50/50 juice that I'll try, I've already switched to 60/40 a couple weeks ago. Actually when I first started vaping, 70/30 worked great and when I tried 50/50, it felt heavy on my lungs - no idea why. I seem to tolerate the 50/50 OK now, tho - I think! Thanks for the info!!