Cannabis can be helpful to:
- Open airways. As it’s a bronchodilator, cannabis makes breathing easier, breaks up congestion and opens sinus passages.
- Deaden the pain in sinuses. Pot can be an effective painkiller.
- Treat inflammation. Pot is useful for reducing inflammation.
P4C0 Senior Member ECF Veteran
I have been vaping for about 2 or 3 months and since yesterday I'm having sinus headache, not sure if it is related to vaping, so far I have only vaped PG (dark chocolate for JC and Menthol from TW).
angjen0816 Super Member ECF Veteran
I have had chronic sinus problems for YEARS. I asked my doctor why I am still having problems, even though I'm not smoking. She said its not uncommon to still have sinus issues for a period of time after quitting. Your body is going to be healing for a long time. Call your md and see if they want to give you an antibotic to clear up the blockage.
gibsonrocker Full Member
I would recommend exhaling through your mouth if possible. I know habits are tough to break, but once I started vaping and stopped smoking analogs, my sinuses cleared up within a few days. I'm sure VG/PG is a slight irritant, but i highly doubt it's even close to as irritating for sinues as tobacco cigs.
Walrus Ultra Member ECF Veteran
I used to regularly get upper respiratory infections... like once every six weeks or so. I haven't had a one since I started vaping at the end of February.
Tilly Senior Member ECF Veteran
I had clear sinuses til I got a cold in late Sept, cold was gone in about a week but I still have the sinus problems. If I don't use a sinus spray I will wake in the wee hours unable to breathe and the vapor irritates my nose and causes me to sneeze if I don't exhale thru my mouth.
Vaporista Senior Member ECF Veteran
I've also had chronic sinus problems, specifically eustaction tube dysfunction and nasal drip which have remained after quitting cigarettes, however it might be that the body needs more time to repair the cilia of the upper respiratory tract after decades of smoking. Two months is nothing.
Antebellum Super Member ECF Veteran
No colds, knock on wood, since I started vaping. This is the time of year when I usually get one. Also, no allergy symptoms for the last month or so, but that's due to something else. After much skepticism, I finally got a neti pot and started flushing out my sinuses once per day. It's not exactly a natural act, but it's easy.
What ENT Related Problems Can Vaping Lead to?
In our offices, we see many instances of vape related complications. The concern for the harmful irritants contained in tobacco in traditional cigarettes led to an increase of people making the switch to vaping. Unfortunately, many are unaware the aerosols contained within the vapor provide a handful of harmful substances every time they are inhaled such as:
What is vaping pen?
What is Vaping Exactly? E-cigarette devices, often referred to as a vape pen, contain a liquid that is then inhaled through a device known as a vaporizer. The liquid, which can contain a variety of substances sold in easily accessible smoke shops, is the vapor inhaled by the user – hence the term “vaping”.
What are the ingredients in a vape pen?
E-cigarettes contain harmful ingredients that include nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerin, and sweeteners. Some of the liquids in vape pens can also contain CBD or THC products. Most importantly, they contain flavorings that are attracting a very young audience, including teenagers.
Does vaping cause allergies?
Nasal Problems and Allergies. The CDC indicates vaping tends to suppress the immune receptors within the nasal mucosa. There is also sufficient evidence to suggest a direct correlation between the development of nasal problems and allergies – some more serious than others.
Does vaping cause hearing loss?
Hearing Loss. There is a connection between vaping and hearing loss. According to studies conducted by the NIH, it cites the ingredients used in vape liquid cartridges reduce inner ear cell viability.
Can e-cigarettes cause cancer?
Early research suggests the vapor in e-cigarettes use might be carcinogenic, which means it could lead to cancer, although there are fewer carcinogens in e-cigarettes than traditional cigarettes.
Is it safe to smoke e-cigs?
There is somewhat of a misconception that e-cigarettes are a healthier option as compared to traditional cigarettes. There are many known health risks associated with smoking e-cigarettes – some of them life-threatening. It is very concerning to see some of our patients suffer from the effects of vaping – and some of them so young.
Does weed make you sneeze?
I think it depends on the person. Some people are more sensitive to smoke than others while I'm allergic to the plant matter itself. Dirt weed doesn't make sneeze, less pollen and plant matter to be inhaled. Crystally dank weed makes my allergies awful, especially when ground up.
Does cannabis help with sinuses?
I did not find scientific answers, in fact i found an article where a study implied that cannabis helps clear the sinuses (can't find it again yet.), but the anedoctal evidence is that there is something happening to the sinuses due to smoking/vaping cannabis but not eating. Just google "cannabis causes sinuses problems", and you'll find a bunch of other forum threads about this subject.
Can vaping cause allergies?
What i think happens is the frequency and quantity of your vaping habits will eventually cause a body reaction, we can say allergic but it could be just an irritation or something, caused by the particles in the vapour that go into your lungs and scratch the walls of your respiratory system. This is my assessment based in a mix of speculation, personal experience and stuff i read on the web.
Can smoking cause sinus congestion?
After searching a bit, found a lot of people claiming not just sinuses being congested but full on allergy symptoms. Found a guy who had big sinuses problems with smoking but not with eating it so it is not about the compounds in itself, but the particles flying around your throat and lungs and etc.
Does vaping irritate your sinuses?
Vaping does irritate my sinus some what, not as bad as smoking but sometimes it bothers me a bit. I do saline sinus rinse a lot. Neilmed is the rinse I use but there are many out there. I've had extensive sinus problems, 6 surgeries, etc. Rinsing is the first step and often takes care of everything.
How can something happen if related to vaping simple?
you could have a seasonal allergy which is made worse by vaping. you could have a sensitivity to any number of things in the vape juice. you said you used to MTl and now DL have you tried to MTl lately with the old setup?
Is vaping better than smoking?
Granted that vaping is much, MUCH better than smoking but it is still not as good as fresh air.
Can you vape with high humidity?
It's not the juice or the VG ratio or whatever it's just that you're pulling vapor into clean lungs. Severely high humidity will do the same thing. If you feel like you must continue vaping because you like it, then you'll have to let your lungs get used to it.
How long does it take for sinus symptoms to go away?
Acute Sinusitis. Your symptoms last less than four weeks when you have acute sinusitis. Most cases start as common colds and progress on to the condition. Symptoms typically dissipate within a week to ten days. However, some people go on to develop a bacterial infection.
What Is Sinusitis?
Your sinuses are hollow spaces behind your nose, around your eyes and inside your cheekbones. They contain the mucus that supports your body to filter, warm and moisten the air you breathe. You could end up with a sinus infection if something blocks this mucus from draining effectively.
How many people have sinusitis?
Sinusitis affects as many as one in eight U.S. adults.
Does Sinusitis cause pain in the nose?
Trials have shown it can reduce dependency on opiates by replacing their pain-relieving effects. It relieves pain in chronic pain sufferers. It can even provide relief for treatment-resistant pain. Sinusitis can cause pain in the nose, face, throat, ears and head.
Is sinusitis a chronic condition?
Medical content reviewed by Dr. Joseph Rosado, MD, M.B.A, Chief Medical Officer. Sinusitis is a painful condition that can either be acute or chronic. You may have been unknowingly suffering from sinusitis if you’ve ever felt as though you’ve had a cold that just wouldn’t go away.
Is marijuana an expectorant?
Thus far, medical marijuana has not been found to serve as an expectorant. However, medical marijuana has been shown to be a bronchodilator, which can help individuals who have sinusitis and difficulty breathing breathe a little easier. The buildup of mucus, sore throat and postnasal drip can make it hard to breathe.
Can sinusitis cause nasal pressure?
If you have sinusitis, you experience thick nasal discharge, nasal congestion, cough and facial pressure. These symptoms can be painful and difficult to get respite from. Additionally, you feel groggy and breathing through your nose can be difficult.