Vaping while sick?

[abstractboro]

Well, im coming down with something, idk what exactly but i have a lot of flu-like symptoms. Anybody have any experience with vaping while sick? i have no respiratory problems, just basic flu-like symptoms. Other than obviously throwing out the tanks im using now, and using fresh ones when im better, anybody have any guidance here? good idea? bad idea?

Thanks in advance folks

 

[Neloish]

I got what seemed like a URTI when I started vaping, but honestly it was the easiest time being sick that I can remember. When I used to smoke I felt like I was breathing throw a straw if I was sick, but with vaping the only effect I noticed was less flavor in the juice. Just make sure you drink lots of water!

 

[X P3 Flight Engineer]

If you do have a bug then your body will require lots of water to help fight it and flush the toxins out of your system. Vaping will remove still more fluid from your body so keep yourself super hydrated. Water, not coffee or other beverages.

E-liquid inhibits bacterial growth so don't worry too much about about growth in liquid other than the usual precautions to keep from spreading something to others.

Alcohol is a good disinfectant (EXTERNALLY). Allow it time to stand so it can destroy as many germs as possible before wiping it off.

Take care!

 

[ScottinSoCal]

I've been vaping since December of 2010, and I've gotten sick a couple of times. I vaped right through it, no problems.

 

[N rustica]

I was fighting a cold and I think the absinthe e-liquid knocked it out of me.

 

[Cloud Wizard]

I haven't been sick since I started vaping, but used to smoke right through anything.

 

[abstractboro]

Cool, thanks folks. I'm taking the standard precautions and stuff, drinking lots of water, vitamin c, etc.... Just wasnt sure if vaping would bring out more issues or not

 

[abstractboro]

I haven't been sick since I started vaping, but used to smoke right through anything.

Ya i never stopped analogs while sick, so this can't be worse.

Oh, nice avater btw

 

[Cloud Wizard]

Even a blind man knows when the sun is shining

 

[johnnymaestro]

I haven't been sick since I started vaping, but used to smoke right through anything.

I did have the flu once but have not had coughing, sinus infections, or any of the typical smoker stuff.


Like others have said, OP, HYDRATE!!!!!

 

[hairball]

abstract, if you've caught what I have, I feel for you. Don't waste time thinking you'll get over it. You won't. Go see the doctor. Mine, what I thought was a horrible cold with flu symptoms, turned out to be a really bad sinus infection that affect my tear ducts. I wait a week and just went today to see her. I got balled out to say the least but she also knows that this stuff is going around bad here in KS.

As for good flavors, I vape cinnamon and blackwalnut/pomegrante juice from voidmist (I don't think they make it but you could shoot her an email). It's the only 2 flavors I can vape. Menthol is out of the question for me...can't stand the stuff.

Drink plenty of fluids and get your backside to the doctor. I hope you get to feeling better.

 

[bushmasterar15]

I just vaped right thru it. Even mixed in some menthol juice in the rotation.

 

[blkhwk07]

Vape thru it, I have had juice that tasted like cough
syrup! Lol

 

[abstractboro]

Ouch hairball, that sucks! This just started today, so if it persists then ill definitely see a doc. I hope you feel better soon!

Thanks for the kind words folks, im drinkin a bunch of water and still vaping away!

 

[mattkohl71]

I get pneumonia every winter, and I used to smoke right through it. Made it 10 times worse and lasted a lot longer.

Vaping, however, did almost nothing. It does dehydrate you a little bit, but just drink plenty of water and you'll be fine!