Why does vaping hit your throat the way it does? Will I ever get used to it?

[sos2001]

When I first started, I coughed and wheezed with every draw and gave up on it. I then learned that some are extra sensitive and/or totally allergic to pg. So I got some 100% vg juice and it was somewhat better, but not pleasant at all. Then with more research I found out that the nicotine level was most of the throat hit. I dropped down to 18mg, then to 12mg. The 12 seems to be my sweet spot for now. I also can vape 50/50 pg/vg juice where the flavor tends to come out more. So for me, it was the high nic level causing all the discomfort. For others, they can't use pg. It may be just a trial and error type of thing.

 

[sstarrx3]

Going to 100% VG fixed the throat issue for me. Johnson Creek Red Oak line of smoke juice.

 

[Johnny Popular]

Really? Wow thats quite strong for me then maybe thats why im getting that feeling in my throat then... does anyone know where I can get the lighter ones or where I can order them? PLEASE HELP

It seems pretty common for new vapers or those who have never experienced an e-cigarette to have some throat hit issues. I handed my DNA 30 to a friend the other day, he wanted to give it a go. He's a 2 pack a day smoker, and the throat hit sent him into a coughing fit for at least a minute. The juice that was in it was 90%VG 10%PG 6 mg/ml nicotine cream and dragon fruit flavor, very mild, no throat hit to me whatsoever. Different strokes, I suppose. I too felt that the e-cig gave a wicked throat "burn" when I first began vaping. Now I do not notice it at all.

I have noticed that certain flavors tend to alter throat hit in bad ways, every citrus flavor I have ever tried seems to be very harsh, same goes for a lot of soda flavors.

 

[defdock]

Typical recommendations for nic concentration in e-liquid:

1/2 pack per day = 6 mg nic
1 pack per day = 12 mg
1 1/2 pack per day = 18 mg
2 packs per day = 24 mg

This is just a general guideline and may not apply to everyone.

most definatly making a note of this! thanks

 

[Tech Junkie]

I am somewhat new to all of this. When I started I thought 12mg would be right. The shop recommended 6mg. I pushed ahead with 12mg and I was back in two days for the 6. First couple of hits still gives a bigger throat hit but by the third or fourth hit all is well. No coughing though, just noticeable. Great information in this forum! Glad I found it. Some of you are a wealth of knowledge and I thank you!

 

[mguyette1]

Might get use to it it took me awhile to adjust to it but I did just not taking so much vapor in

 

[foster67]

On my last day of smoking analogs I went out and got a pack of 99 cent cigarillos they tasted so bad I was glad to smoke vapor. seriously though its something you just get used to trying different e juice and flavors good luck and don't give up its well worth the trial and error phase

 

[mountaingal]

Thanks Johnny I will have to take them back..

what about 0.3? thats got to be low right?

Just get some 0nic juice and add it to what you have. 0%nic + 18%nic = 9%nic use same size bottles! or get 2 bottles of 0%nic and add to 18%nic to get 6nic
for 3%nic get 3 bottles of 0%nic and add to 18%nic
Best of luck to you!
Lots of water is a key!

 

[LynnNC]

Just get some 0nic juice and add it to what you have. 0%nic + 18%nic = 9%nic use same size bottles! or get 2 bottles of 0%nic and add to 18%nic to get 6nic
for 3%nic get 3 bottles of 0%nic and add to 18%nic
Best of luck to you!
Lots of water is a key!

So you basically just mix the 0 with whatever mg juice you want to reduce? Hot dang.....I have several 16, 18 mg flavors that I love but won't do them now since I'm down to 6mgs. Yeah baby!!!

 

[Alun Yerason]

Ok be warned im not great at this but i found the following through basic experimentation:

Less throat hit - Use a slightly more VG heavy mix and lower your nic level
More vapour - Again muse a slightly more VG juice
More flavour - Request a extra flavour shot with your mix and steep it (keep it in a dark cool place for 3-12 days
less hit from premixes - buy a zero juice in the same flavour and switch between the nic and zero through the day (or even mix them to lower the base nic level)

just what i found works for me who knows they may help you out a little

 

[mielkem]

I personally don't like PG. At 30%PG and 70%VG, I'm liking my juice a lot more.

Exactly. Been doing DIY juice for the past 6 weeks and 70/30 is ideal for me.

 

[sajj]

Hey everyone

You are my new buds now..lol

Just a quick update I went back to the shop where I got the juice from and they exchanged for the lower nic ones and the lowest they had was 8mg nic and I have to say its sooooooo much better and a smoother inhalation experience I would have got 6 but they dont stock it at all.. how ever im happy with what i have now.

Im so happy I joined this forum yesterday as i would not have known and would have just gone back to the smokes helpless and fed up but THANIKS to you guys on here I am on the road to a healthier meeeeeeeee.... will keep you all updated with my progress...

Thanks again for such useful information...