I cough when I vape, what should I do?

I cough when I vape, what should I do?

Do you cough when you take a puff on your vape? In this guide, Le Vapoteur Discount sheds light on the various reasons that can cause vaping-related coughing, as well as the ways available to you to remedy it!

The differences in sensation between cigarettes and e-cigarettes

When you stop smoking and switch to the e-cigarette, an adaptation period is necessary; because although the principle remains roughly the same, the sensation is not at all. Indeed, while cigarette smoke is hot due to combustion, the vapour from an e-cigarette can be cooler; this is particularly the case with indirect-inhale e-cigarettes, recommended for first-time vapers quitting smoking as explained in our guide to choosing your e-cigarette, useful for choosing an e-cigarette that does not cause coughing. Furthermore, the vapour produced during vaping is denser and airier than cigarette smoke; it can therefore dry out your mucous membranes more quickly and cause a cough. Make sure to stay well hydrated to avoid this. In this context, it is not worrying to experience a few small coughing fits when you vape. They are relatively normal and will disappear once you have become accustomed to the e-cigarette.

Smoking cessation

In the same way, whether or not you are vaping, it is possible that quitting tobacco triggers a cough. Indeed, according to a study conducted by Professor Jean-Pol Tassin, research director at INSERM, a chesty cough can actually appear following smoking cessation and may be accompanied by phlegm. Even if this can last from 2 to 4 weeks, there is no need to be overly alarmed about your health, as it is a natural reaction that allows the body to cleanse itself and eliminate the impurities it has accumulated due to tobacco.

Incorrect nicotine dosage

The scratching sensation, more commonly known as the hit, that you feel in your throat when you smoke a cigarette, may be too strong when you vape your e-cigarette. It is worth knowing that the hit is directly determined by the nicotine level in your e-liquid. If it is too high, you may experience discomfort characterized by an unpleasant tingling sensation in the throat, which can be the cause of this cough. If this is your case, we can only advise you to switch to an e-liquid with a lower nicotine level or directly a cheap nicotine-free e-liquid. If you use an e-liquid that you make yourself in DIY, you may want to consider reducing the nicotine dosage or revising the recipe. 

If you cough because of your vape, you also have the option of trying nicotine salt e-liquids such as Minimal The Fuu e-liquids; known for delivering a smoother hit regardless of the nicotine level. This type of vape liquid also allows you to get closer to the sensations obtained with a real cigarette: slight throat contraction, better nicotine delivery, etc. It is advisable to use a low-powered vape with indirect inhalation and a resistance greater than 1 Ohm, to enjoy an optimal vaping experience with this type of e-liquid. Otherwise, you risk a nicotine overdose.

Furthermore, if you have a powerful vape device, an e-liquid with a low nicotine level will be your best ally. If, on the contrary, you use a low-powered e-cigarette, a nicotine level high enough to meet your needs should be preferred; but not too high either, so as not to cough! Finally, if you do not wish to change your e-liquid despite its too-high nicotine dosage, you can also adjust the airflow or set the power of your vape device to achieve a smoother draw and thus put an end to this cough!

An intolerance to propylene glycol

It is also possible that you are among the rare people intolerant to propylene glycol, the flavor enhancer found alongside vegetable glycerin in e-liquids. Vapers who present this type of intolerance may develop various symptoms, such as recurring coughing, irritation, sore throats, nausea, etc. If you think this is your case when vaping an e-liquid with a balanced PG-VG ratio, we recommend that you set aside your current e-liquid and opt for a product with a higher VG concentration. If that is not enough to ease your cough when vaping, it may then be worth turning to an e-liquid that simply contains no PG at all, such as a vape liquid based on vegetol; or vegetable monopropylene glycol like the Protect e-liquid range, which is a natural alternative to propylene glycol. 

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