Why am I wheezing?

[nwohiopma]

I've used 100% VG for 2 months with the ego without issue. I started a new bottle of the same mint flavor as usual last week with the ego. Yesterday, my MVP arrived and I loaded the tank with the same liquid out of the same bottle.

Thanks for the reply, I'm sure we'll figure it out.

Hi nwohiopma,

You have lots of peeps here giving you good advice. I hope you do not mind if I chime in.......

If you have recently picked cigs back up and are trying to put them down again there are a few things to note.
100% VG and still using or recently quitting cigs can cause more congestion/wheezing as your lungs are trying to expel the bad stuff. I know this from experience with my asthma that flares up during allergy season and vg do not get along. If I may suggest using 70pg/30vg, 60pg/40vg, or even 50pg/50vg juices. It really shouldn't matter if you are using an EGO or MVP. That being said you may want to try your MVP set at 3.4 volts - 3.7 volts, to do this you hold the U button until you see the U3.3 (lowest amt voltage will go) and then press the U button until you reach U3.4-3.7. That will probably give you the amount of heat you are currently getting with the ego. Save the 100%vg you have now for later once your lungs have cleared from what ever irritation you have now. If you try it again and have the same issue arise then you will know that you need a lower vg.

 

[Vermiform]

My ego tank is a Smok bottom coil, but it's plastic. I bought Smok Tech Pyrex Aro tanks for the MVP because I didn't want to crack the plastic ones, as I eventually want to try other flavors except the mint I have now.

Give it some time with your first tank and make sure it just isnt the difference in the tanks.

 

[nwohiopma]

I didn't use the iClear 30 that came with it or the bottom coil tank that was on the ego. I ordered Smok Tech Pyrex Aro tanks for the MVP and that's what I used, with the usual liquid.

There's no difference using the ego tank on it. Is it possible that I'm inhaling too much at a time? In other words, is the MVP stronger than the ego?

Start at 3.7 and back it down and increment at a time if it still tastes burnt until it tastes right.

When your wheezing first occurred, were you using a different tank than your ego. If so, was it the tank that came with your MVP? Was the new tank an iClear 30? What brand tank came with your ego setup?

edited, nevermind I reread your original post. It could have been the tank that came with your MVP. It is a dual coil top feed so you may have not been used to how much vapor it was feeding you?

Have you had enough time yet with your old tank on the mvp to tell if the wheezing is better?

 

[zoiDman]

MVP is volts or watts. RMS I believe. 2 control buttons, U = volts P = watts. 6.5 I would think is a watts setting. Have not read the whole thread just saw the plea on the MVP thread and although I am not most knowledgable and hopefully others will come help but thought I would post at least this. I will go back and read the whole thread.

pardon the typos, on my phone

That's what Makes the ECF Such a Cool Place.

Members like your self and Others who are willing to Lend a Hand to a Member who needs a Little Help.

 

[nwohiopma]

My next question should probably go on the MVP thread, but...

Why aren't Watts "W" and Volts "V"??? I need idiot-proof electronics

 

[zoiDman]

My next question should probably go on the MVP thread, but...

Why aren't Watts "W" and Volts "V"??? I need idiot-proof electronics

Not sure... Maybe a "P" is Easier to do than a "W" on an LED Screen?

LOL

 

[Panorama911]

LED is made in straight line filaments so the little lights are North to South or East to West. No Northwest by Southeast hence the lack of a W. Same applies to the V it will look like a U.

 

[Vermiform]

One last thing and then I am going to let the experts take over.

Are you using the beauty ring that came on MVP? That little metal collar that unscrews? Are you screwing your tank down inside of that? The reason I ask is that on some of my tanks it seems to dramatically effect the draw if I do this, so much so that I remove the collar because it blocks some of the air holes on certain tanks.

 

[garyoa1]

The MVP *can* be stronger. A lot stronger. But that's why most go to an adjustable mod. It opens up a whole new world.

If you start at the lowest setting it should be a quite muted flavor. As you step up the flavor should improve. To a point. After a while it will likely taste very strong and or burnt.

BUT! This all depends on the juice as well. They all pretty much need their own power setting and that's all personal preference. You may even want to adjust it after you find that "sweet" spot. And vary it throughout the day. My fav one is usually set to 9.5 watts. But sometimes 10w or even as low as 7.5. Same juice.

Since you're using the same juice, I'm assuming it's your body getting rid of the poisons. I'd be willing to bet if you put aside the MVP you'd still have the wheezing problem with the ego. However, on that note I can remember a wheeze a month or so after I started. That went away. Actually took a couple of weeks.

But if in doubt, you really should see a doctor to make sure.

And another FWIW, to me, all the tanks are quite different. That means draw as well as flavor. I love the i30. Tried virtually all of them and keep coming back to it. BUT YMMV. It's all about personal taste. Just because someone says they like something or hate something you'll never know if "that's the one for you" until you try it.

 

[Noble Gas]

Lots of helpful info and suggestions here, lots of things to try. For me, I wheeze and cough really bad when I'm dripping sometimes, when the vape is too warm. A big long drink of cool water and it goes away instantly. So it might be your vape is too warm, which changing the power setting could help with, or maybe you just need to hydrate more while you vape - PG notoriously sucks the moisture out of your lungs. Try some different things and see what works. Everybody's a little different, and not smoking causes all kinds of changes in the body. As your lungs heal you'll cough a lot more, and sensitivity to certain things may go up or down. But do see a doctor if some minor adjustments don't do the trick or it gets worse.

 

[nwohiopma]

I'm not using the ring. I think I'm OD'ing on too much vapor. The draw on the ego is really hard compared to the MVP. I'm going to try taking 1/2 hits to see if it makes a difference. Thanks so much for your help.

One last thing and then I am going to let the experts take over.

Are you using the beauty ring that came on MVP? That little metal collar that unscrews? Are you screwing your tank down inside of that? The reason I ask is that on some of my tanks it seems to dramatically effect the draw if I do this, so much so that I remove the collar because it blocks some of the air holes on certain tanks.

 

[Panorama911]

100% VG will produce a large amount of vapor versus 100% PG which in turn may choke the life out of those who are sensitive to a major throat hit. So the large vapor you feel you are getting may just be the juice, try a 50VG/50PG for trial and error.

 

[garyoa1]

One last thing and then I am going to let the experts take over.

Are you using the beauty ring that came on MVP? That little metal collar that unscrews? Are you screwing your tank down inside of that? The reason I ask is that on some of my tanks it seems to dramatically effect the draw if I do this, so much so that I remove the collar because it blocks some of the air holes on certain tanks.

You must like a loose or "airy" draw. I'm the opposite. But the beauty ring does have two air holes in it. If you're sure you like the airy draw you can drill them out.

It just seems to me that it would be safer to use the ring. If it hits the floor tank first, that could do a lot of damage to the tank as well as the MVP.

Just sayin'.

 

[zoiDman]

LED is made in straight line filaments so the little lights are North to South or East to West. No Northwest by Southeast hence the lack of a W. Same applies to the V it will look like a U.

That's what I was Trying to say. But you did a MUCH Better job of Explaining it with the Cardinal Directions.

 

[nwohiopma]

I tried to use it for that exact same reason, but it won't fit over my tank, they're the same size. Unless I'm doing something wrong, which is totally possible.

You must like a loose or "airy" draw. I'm the opposite. But the beauty ring does have two air holes in it. If you're sure you like the airy draw you can drill them out.

It just seems to me that it would be safer to use the ring. If it hits the floor tank first, that could do a lot of damage to the tank as well as the MVP.

Just sayin'.

 

[garyoa1]

I'm not using the ring. I think I'm OD'ing on too much vapor. The draw on the ego is really hard compared to the MVP. I'm going to try taking 1/2 hits to see if it makes a difference. Thanks so much for your help.

The draw has nothing to do with the MVP (or any mod). The tank makes the difference. The i30 is a tighter draw which is why I prefer them. I've found the smok and kangers are really loose. Not a fan of those. Probably good for those who rather lung hits but I don't.

 

[Vermiform]

You must like a loose or "airy" draw. I'm the opposite. But the beauty ring does have two air holes in it. If you're sure you like the airy draw you can drill them out.

It just seems to me that it would be safer to use the ring. If it hits the floor tank first, that could do a lot of damage to the tank as well as the MVP.

Just sayin'.

I think my aspire BDCs actually kinda block the air holes on my collar because they are fatter than a regular tank of that size.

 

[willowize]

I've used 100% VG for 2 months with the ego without issue. I started a new bottle of the same mint flavor as usual last week with the ego. Yesterday, my MVP arrived and I loaded the tank with the same liquid out of the same bottle.

Thanks for the reply, I'm sure we'll figure it out.

No problem, saw the call out on the MVP channel, lol. Anyhoo everyone here is giving good advice. Remember that going from your ego to the mvp which was set at a higher output than your ego is giving a warmer vape and the enhale is probably harder for the Throat hit too.
You'll get it figured out.

 

[garyoa1]

I tried to use it for that exact same reason, but it won't fit over my tank, they're the same size. Unless I'm doing something wrong, which is totally possible.

Now I'm confused. The beauty ring goes on the MVP first. Then you screw your smok on. Should fit.

 

[Vermiform]

Now I'm confused. The beauty ring goes on the MVP first. Then you screw your smok on. Should fit.

Think smaller tank, like an iclear16 that would screw inside that ring. An iclear16 clears the inside just fine, but an aspire tank is a tad fatter. It still fits, but very, very close. In fact, I had a few before that would not at first and actually got stuck in the ring. I looked up her tanks and they seem similar.