Here's what we do know:
- Nicotine—regardless of where it came from—has known negative health impacts on your ears and blood supply. ...
- The flavors used for vaping are largely unregulated and unchecked, and some are linked to hearing loss.
- Anecdotal reports indicate a direct link between vaping and hearing loss, such as this musician's report of vaping and sudden hearing loss, and this forum thread on tinnitus and vaping.
Can vaping cause tinnitus?
The jury is still out on that as well. If you do vape, and experience symptoms such as blockage, ear pressure, hearing loss or tinnitus, stop vaping immediately and consult an ENT or hearing healthcare professional.
Is it possible to Smoke Vape out of your ears?
Holes Make It Possible to Smoke Vape Out of Your Ears. This is important for when you have water stuck in your ear, but also when you have an ear infection. If you’ve ever had one, then you know ear infections can be beyond painful. This pain is caused by a build-up of bacteria in your middle ear behind your eardrum.
Why do my ears feel funny when I vape?
My ears feel funny when I vape too, all the way down to my jawbone. Y'know why? Because I have a big freakin' sinus infection. Vaping actually seems to irritate my sinuses just enough to make things flow better, which then annoys my ears.
Can vape juice flavors affect your hearing?
And depending on the chemicals found in the vape juice flavoring, it may even be more harmful. Nicotine—regardless of where it came from—has known negative health impacts on your ears and blood supply. If you smoke, it can affect your hearing. The flavors used for vaping are largely unregulated and unchecked, and some are linked to hearing loss.
adammusic Full Member Verified Member
I've been 100% vaping for almost 2 years now. No side effects at all for the first year or so.
puffon Vaping Master Verified Member ECF Veteran
Sound like an infection. Should probably have it checked out by an ENT.
adammusic Full Member Verified Member
Sound like an infection. Should probably have it checked out by an ENT.
r77r7r ECF Guru ECF Veteran
I feel like its directly related to vaping though. Because at the start of the day, I'm fine. It starts after I vape for a bit. Worsens at night and later in the day. Bad right now.
adammusic Full Member Verified Member
That seems more like the area where the jaw muscles would be, maybe TMJ from sucking?
SteveS45 Moved On ECF Veteran
Definitely get a Professional Medical Opinion and I do not recommend the Internet for a Diagnosis. Although many here are very knowledgeable and willing to help.
gin828 Super Member Verified Member ECF Veteran
Try going back to 50/50 and see if it goes away. My sinuses get all messed up if I use high vg......
A Quick History of Tobacco
According to Health Literacy, “Tobacco has a long history in the Americas” and was grown by indigenous populations for hundreds of years before European colonialism. In the 17th century, colonizers “grew tobacco as a cash crop.
E-Cigarette Usage in the US
E-cigarettes have grown in popularity in the past decade and a half. In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a survey on e-cigarettes. Findings revealed that “3.7% of American adults used electronic cigarettes on a regular basis,” is represents more than 9 million adult consumers (US Census Bureau).
Vaping & E-Cigarettes May Harm Your Hearing
According to Scientific American, Americans are smoking less: “While more than 40 percent of Americans smoked in 1965, only about 18 percent did in 2012. However, given that our population grew over time, the net drop in American smokers – 1965’s 50 million smokers versus 2012’s 42 million – is only 8 million.”
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How to get liquid out of your ear?
In addition to allowing air through, the eustachian tubes can also let liquid in and out of your middle ear.
How long does it take for ear tubes to fall out?
Under normal circumstances, these tubes fall out on their own within a couple of years, and the eardrum patches itself up. However, that’s not always the case.
Why does my ear hurt when I open my ear?
This pain is caused by a build-up of bacteria in your middle ear behind your eardrum. Normally, the eustachian tubes can open up and allow this bacteria to drain into the back of your throat. (Gross, I know, but trust me, it’s way better than an ear infection.)
Where are the ear tubes?
Well, ear tubes when she was a baby. Let’s get into it. Your ears are connected to your mouth, specifically to a cavernous space behind your nose and above your mouth known as the nasopharynx, through passages called eustachian tubes. These tubes connect the nasopharynx to the middle ear (the area behind your eardrum) and allow air to flow in ...
Can eustachian tubes let water in and out of your ear?
In addition to allowing air through, the eustachian tubes can also let liquid in and out of your middle ear. This is important for when you have water stuck in your ear, but also when you have an ear infection. If you’ve ever had one, then you know ear infections can be beyond painful.
Is tobacco a threat to health?
After all, tobacco use poses a significant threat to public health and health equity, and flavors are particularly attractive to youth. But according to a new study from the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH), that law may have had the opposite effect.
Can VG dominant go away?
VG dominant, 3mg, and it went away the day after when I changed blends. So yes, this stuff can happen. It wasn't a PG allergy or whatever it is people suggest too often, nor was it something "unrelated" as if the products themselves are absolutely incapable of these kinds of things. No amount of mental gymnastics can avoid the existence of these symptoms, as much as people refuse to discuss any of it, and they often attempt to, to move goalposts or shift blame, or do anything else to erase any iota of harm involved.
How long does it take for tinnitus to clear up?
The good news is that, for most people, tinnitus will clear up on its own. From reading this forum, it may take up to two years, but the vast majority of people do find relief.
Can VG cause vaping?
This is surprising. There's no reason for VG to cause it. Trying 0 mg AND a different aroma may solve this. If it doesn't, then you might wanna consider stopping both vaping and smoking
Do people get Ts from vaping?
On the other hand, people getting Ts due to vaping , you can actually count them on the internet.
Is vaping better than smoking?
Of course, that doesn't mean one shouldn't find a solution to help these people who react badly get out of their T spike, but vaping is safer then smoking. That's a fact, and I wouldn't want smoker reading this post thinking : "Oh well, I'll stick to tobacco."
What are the side effects of vaping?
Coughing. Headaches. Dizziness or headrush. Weight loss/gain. Nausea. Tired and fatigued. Chest pain from vaping. Although vapes are not medical devices, side effects for the user may occur. But these side effects are not a given.
How to stop dizziness when vaping?
If you’re concerned about dizziness or the feeling of being lightheaded, the best course of action is to lower your nicotine or the amount you vape in short periods. If you’d prefer to not lower your consumption, it’s something that will likely go away as your body gets accustomed to nicotine.
What to do if you have chest pains when vaping?
Then maybe you can lower the power, reduce your nicotine, change your atom izer or coil , or change your flavor . Essentially, try and change your entire set up if you have to.
Why does vaping hurt?
There could be various reasons for chest pain from vaping. Excessive heat, high nicotine, or maybe even the specific flavorings in a particular e-liquid could be the cause.
What to do if you cough when you take a hit?
If you are coughing when you take a hit, check the airflow of the device without activating it (if your device has an automatic draw, take out the cartridge or vape pod and draw on it while not attached to the battery).
Does nicotine cause headaches?
Alkaloids have a physiological effect on the user, and cessation from habitual usage may cause headaches. Nicotine is the major alkaloid in tobacco, accounting for about 95% of the alkaloid content, but there are other tobacco minor alkaloids in tobacco smoke, not present in e-liquid.
Can vaping cause dizziness?
Dizziness or headrush. Similar to the feeling of smoking for the first time, it’s not uncommon to experience lightheadedness and dizziness from vaping. Also similar to smoking, this typically will stop presenting itself the more you consume.
What does tick22 say about smoking?
tick22 said: on the lighter side. To us older ex-smokers, we can now become a burden to our kids or Grandkids that have been looking for us to die saooner because we smoked and get our money and stuff........ Now we can live longer and spend it all....
Can ex smokers become a burden?
To us older ex-smokers, we can now become a burden to our kids or Grandkids that have been looking for us to die sooner because we smoked and get our money and stuff........
Does PG cause tinnitus?
There is a known link between PG (propylene glycol) and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). This was discovered, not from vaping, but from ear drops that contain PG: http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/disorders/bilat/ototoxic_drops.htm
Can VG cause gluten reactions?
Ok, the report I had watched and read claims that it is cross contamination for the VG, NOT THE PG. Im very sorry...so VG can cause some to experience slight gluten reactions. Here is a cut n paste of the article.
How is Vaping Associated with Allergies?
The bottom line is there is still a lot of research that needs to be done before definitive conclusions can be reached on how vaping is associated with allergies.
What is Vape Lung?
Vape lung is the term that is being given to a cluster of symptoms that arise from what is believed to be the sustained use of e-cigarettes. Vape lung is not an infection—which means it is likely the result of exposure to the chemicals in vaping products.
Are Sinus Infections Caused by Vaping?
It’s possible that vaping may be a contributing factor to some sinus infections . Since vaping increases allergy sensitivity, and allergies can lead to possible sinus infections, vaping could be one of the factors to consider when determining the source of a sinus infection.