Vaping won't cause the flu to be any worse if that is what you are worried about. Make sure to drink lots of fluids! Probably wouldn't hurt to see the doc and get the influenza test.
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Can vaping give you the flu?
Flu season is coming, and that could make it even harder to diagnose the elusive illness linked to vapes. The vaping-related illness has been tied to THC vapes for the most part, particularly a vape cartridge “brand” called Dank Vapes — which are sold on the black market and filled with unknown, potentially dangerous additives.
Can e-cigs cause flu like symptoms?
But e-cigs are not 100% safe. However, if you’ve experienced flu-like symptoms when vaping, there could be reasons why. HeadachesVaping constantly can induce flu-symptoms. Especially if you sit by your computer all day and find yourself in the habit of constantly vaping without thinking about it.
Does vaping affect how your body responds to viral respiratory infections?
A new study in mice finds that vaping may impair how well the body responds to viral respiratory infections. Cigarette smokers are more likely to catch the flu, but research is still ongoing for e-cigarette users. Experts advise e-cigarette users get their flu shot in order to avoid infection. and have more severe symptoms than nonsmokers.
Why do I feel sick when I vape?
Burnt atomizers/wicks can produce chemicals that can make you feel sick. It’s important to note that these may not be the only reasons for feeling sick when vaping. If you continue to feel worse, call your doctor and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
What are the symptoms of vaping-related illnesses?
The initial symptoms of vaping-related illness are a combination of breathing symptoms and stomach issues. Of the 53 patients analyzed in a report published September 6 in the New England Journal of Medicine, the most common respiratory symptoms were shortness of breath, cough, and chest pain. The stomach issues included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Generally, the patients had these symptoms for six days before they went to the hospital.
Can vape cartridges cause inflammation?
One idea is that some components within vape cartridges are causing widespread inflammation of the lungs that could, in severe cases, lead to this syndrome. That point was recently raised in an analysis co-authored Brandon Larson, Ph.D., a pathologist at the Mayo Clinic who suggested that “one or more toxic substance” lurking in certain vape cartridges could be to blame for that inflammation.
Is vaping a risky disease?
While early symptoms are similar, the outcomes for both illnesses are different in the long run. The flu can be deadly in some cases, but it’s usually not as risky for young and healthy people. Illness linked to vaping, on the other hand, is primarily found among young adults, and the most severe cases progress to a condition called acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). That’s when it becomes life-threatening.
Is vaping harmful to your lungs?
Patients who end up with the severest cases have shown damage in the lungs equivalent to the damage seen after industrial accidents, according to a recent analysis by the Mayo Clinic.
Can you diagnose vaping?
Essentially, there’s not a foolproof way to diagnose the vaping-related illness at the moment, so there is a chance that it may be misdiagnosed as flu this winter. However, on Friday the CDC released guidelines describing of how to diagnose the illness. Hopefully that can help them tease the two illnesses apart, but the guidelines also say that vaping related illness is a “diagnosis of exclusion.” That means that the only way to tell someone has it, is to confirm that they don’t have something else.
What are the symptoms of vaping?
The Symptoms: Muscle or body aches. Fatigue (tiredness) Sleepiness or Dizziness. Sore throat. Feeling feverish or have chills (shaking) Cough. Sore or stiff neck. Runny or stuffy nose.
What happens if your atomizer burns out?
In this case, stop vaping and replace your e-cig with a new atomizer. Burnt atomizers/wicks can produce chemicals that can make you feel sick.
Can vaping make you sick?
Especially if you sit by your computer all day and find yourself in the habit of constantly vaping without thinking about it. A too high percentage of nicotine intake. Too much nicotine in your system can make you feel sick.
QueenInNC Ultra Member ECF Veteran
I am happy to say that I have not been sick since I quit smoking!!! I would probably lay off for a few days after the flu though. Feel better!!
ShimmyPrincess Super Member ECF Veteran
I had bronchitis when my 1st E-cig arrived. I quit analogs then and vaped...recovered much faster than in the past.
Doostin Senior Member ECF Veteran
Well, if PG vapour in fact has anti-bacterial properties as suggested in that 1950's Time Magazine article, we may actually feel ill much less often.
jules49 Full Member
Welcome jules49. I'm the same boat as you. I would smoke around that many analogs or more when sick. I would cut down a lot, but still give in to cravings. I'm pretty convinced there are some other addictive chemicals in cigarettes besides the nicotine. I didn't once feel the burning desire to vape during the height of my flu days.
ShimmyPrincess Super Member ECF Veteran
Welcome jules49. I'm the same boat as you. I would smoke around that many analogs or more when sick. I would cut down a lot, but still give in to cravings. I'm pretty convinced there are some other addictive chemicals in cigarettes besides the nicotine. I didn't once feel the burning desire to vape during the height of my flu days.
provostg Senior Member ECF Veteran
Hey guys, I've got the flu right now accompanied with a sore throat and I'm still vaping, just not as hard as usual. I'm using 18mg where I usually use 26mg. I tried some of my 8mg but for some reason it felt better with the 18mg. I've been taking lots of Extra strong menthol halls, and I find if I vape while having one it helps a lot.
bamsbbq Super Member Verified Member ECF Veteran
i was sick for almost 2 weeks...just getting my tastes back now (everything i vaped tasted the same)..i continued to smoke analogs as well as vaped until my signature date.
