Vaping and CT Scan Results

[Jimmiec]

Had you noticed any shortness of breath or other symptoms before your recent scan? Does your doctor advice a course of treatment for you?

Wishing you the best and hope this condition was not caused by vaping. I have not had a chest x-ray for a lot of years but I am going to tell my PCP that I want one. I have been vaping for over 10 years, smoked tobacco for 43 years before that, so I’m sure the state of my lungs is not the best.

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I also have this, just recently confirmed by CT, 7 years of vaping, unflavoured for 5 years. Lungs were healthy before I started to vape. I had not smoked for 10 years before vaping and had no issues.

Shortness of breath was main consistent symptom. There were others.

No symptoms before recent scan. No treatment recommended except to wait 6 months and rescan.
I smoked for more than 50 yrs before I quit and entered the CT scan program. All my scans resulted with no lung issues until the last one which is associated with my start of vaping.

My e-liquid source is reputable:
"By formulating and producing our vape juice domestically, we can source premium ingredients like United States Pharmacopeia-grade Nicotine, Propylene Glycol and Vegetable Glycerin. We use only Flavor and Extract which we insist on having tested by an independent lab." Lab results are on line and there is no
Diacetyl or 2,3-Pentanedione in their e-liquid.

 

[Vapntime]

Yes, sorry I wasn't clear my shortness of breath was when I was trying to exercise or walk up a large flight of stairs etc. I also have mild scarring as well, most likely from pneumonia which was earlier in the year. Yes I was vaping.

My wife still vapes she hasn't had any symptoms but will be switching to nicotine pouches or sprays. I think as the review suggested it's going to be an individual process just like illness from smoking. I have never had great lungs but they have been clear with no issues until now, so I might be more susceptible.

 

[kates]

I hope both of you recover quickly and return to full health - it does look as if full recovery is possible unless advanced, which is good. I think, unfortunately, it is going to take a very long time to have a clear overview of nicotine vaping and it's relative risks. I do approach with the attitude - vaping is much safer than smoking - but probably not as good as just inhaling air. Clearly, I would also reassess my vaping if I had health issues which may be related to it.
In the UK, e-cigarettes are under the MHRA (The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency) yellow card scheme which means health professionals and the general public can report any concerns/ problems (can include just 'suspicion') relating to the equipment and liquids. It is also used for medicines & equipment but e-cigarettes have their own section since the TPD in 2016. Total 74 reports, 200 reactions relating to those 74 reports and 49 reactions considered 'serious' (non fatal) as far as I can ascertain over the years. (This doesn't necessarily mean those serious reactions were caused by vaping but they may have been). It is voluntary but in above circumstances I would hope the medical professionals involved would report if this occurred in the UK. (I don't know if any of the 49 were related to Atelectasis). Over time, this (and other countries' data) + more research should hopefully give a clearer picture.

 

[Jebbn]

Hey @Jimmiec ,
Thanks for logging in and bringing this to our attention. It sucks to have smoked for 50yrs with a clean bill of health only to have something like vaping which is meant to be a harm reduction tool do actual damage and only after 10months.
Im guessing you must be about 73-78yrs old. Is that about right? Atelectasis can be an older persons illness.
Hope it all works out for you. I guess its time to throw your vapes away.

btw, were you using nic salts?

 

[Vapntime]

Had you noticed any shortness of breath or other symptoms before your recent scan? Does your doctor advice a course of treatment for you?

Wishing you the best and hope this condition was not caused by vaping. I have not had a chest x-ray for a lot of years but I am going to tell my PCP that I want one. I have been vaping for over 10 years, smoked tobacco for 43 years before that, so I’m sure the state of my lungs is not the best.

It needs to be a CT scan. Standard x-ray wont show it.

 

[Quick1]

It needs to be a CT scan. Standard x-ray wont show it.

+1 on this ^.
Most/many health plans/doctors will prescribe a "smoker's screening" once you hit a certain age (55 - 60 maybe?) if you have a history of smoking some amount in the past (they're mainly screening for cancer). It includes a CT scan.

 

[Jebbn]

Where did you go @Jimmiec ?

 

[r77r7r]

 

[Jebbn]

@Jimmiec

Im curious if you were using nic salts? Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

[Jimmiec]

@Jimmiec

Im curious if you were using nic salts? Any feedback would be appreciated.

No NIC Salts.....

 

[Jimmiec]

Hey @Jimmiec ,
Thanks for logging in and bringing this to our attention. It sucks to have smoked for 50yrs with a clean bill of health only to have something like vaping which is meant to be a harm reduction tool do actual damage and only after 10months.
Im guessing you must be about 73-78yrs old. Is that about right? Atelectasis can be an older persons illness.
Hope it all works out for you. I guess its time to throw your vapes away.

btw, were you using nic salts?

77 yrs old (very healthy, no prescription drugs) and no nic salts

 

[Jimmiec]

Where did you go @Jimmiec ?

This forum is NOT notifying me with new posts even though I have this option checked