Yes I smoked it, but I didn't inhale (Well. Alright, that's a lie)

[KarlH007]

Hey everyone,

I was doing some reading and saw that most of the nicotine in vapor is absorbed sublingually via tissue in the mouth and sinus. I saw some articles and posts expressing concern about inhaling vapor due to irriation and worry about whether or not some of the ingredients in liquids could be harmful to your lung tissue. Now, I always inhale when I'm vaping and since I've pretty much quit smoking analogs my lung function has gone way up. I'm sure my lungs would be happier if the only thing I was putting into them was pure air but compared to smoking a cigarette I don't really see any harm in inhaling vapor if I'm not experiencing any negative side effects, at least short-term...

I guess my question to you all would be what are your thoughts on this? Have any of you long-term vapors experienced any issues with your lungs in association to inhaing vape? Do you always inhale or just let it steep in your airway?

 

[wseyller]

My health is by far better with vaping. I look at it as what is going to kill me first.

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[Rhapsodies Fire]

Hi KarlH007. I've been vaping for a little over 26 months, smoke free for about 20 months. I inhale nearly every time. My lung function has greatly improved and while this may be coincidence only, I have only had one 3 day cold a little over a year ago. I used to be chronically sick...on about a 2-3 month cycle. So far, so good here. YMMV

 

[YKruss]

I am alive and kicking...

SFLG - Smoke-free life is great!

 

[Ratchet]

I'm alive, no side effects, smokers cough is gone, I'm enjoying the flavors, what more can you ask for? Vaping may not be 100% safe, nobody can answer that but I believe its much better than smoking those cancer sticks every day, all day. I'm loving it.

 

[PoliticallyIncorrect]

Pending long term studies (i.e., following vapers around for decades monitoring their lung function), we can't say we know in an absolute sense.

The effects of smoking, however, are catastrophic and thoroughly documented—and we do know that since 2003 (when the e-cigarette was reinvented), the number of deaths that can be traced to it is zero.

 

[BHam]

I have no problem with vaping. I find it way better than smoking an analog.

 

[KarlH007]

I think 99% of the people on the site would agree, that's a null issue and not really relevant to my question

 

[79Silo]

i have no issue for one and a half years of vaping...

 

[BHam]

Sorry for such a vague answer. I inhale and chain vape all day. I used to smoke a pack a day and I had trouble breathing, even walking for short distances. I vape more more than I ever smoked and I no longer have shortness of breath and I can participate is pick up games of ultimate frisbee again. I'd say vaping has helped me a lot.

 

[nanovapr]

I haven't smoked for a year, and I find now that I don't inhale hardly at all. Initially TH was important to me, and lots of visible vapor was good reinforcement for me at the beginning. Now, not so much. As long as I get flavor and nic (started @ 24mg, now vape 10mg), I am happy. And healthier. YMMV

 

[ohai]

My lung capacity in just 2 months of vaping has soared. Walking distances that would have had me wheezing before pose no problems whatsoever now- my legs are getting tired way before I start breathing hard, and granted, it doesn't take a marathon to wear my legs out (bad ankles, bad knees, peripheral neuropathy, general wimpiness), but still, it's a profound change for me.

 

[jj2]

Three years + and doing a lot better than I would have been if I was smoking!!!

 

[WVvet]

Almost a year for me and doc says my lungs sound great! Also can climb a steep flight of stairs without getting out of breath or hanging onto the rail!

 

[mwplefty]

I don't inhale because the flavor bothers my throat. It's basically pure cocoa. It tastes great in my mouth, but if I accidentally inhale it, I start coughing. At this time, I can't afford anything but disposable 21st century e-cigs that take me about a couple weeks to consume.