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why does vaping make me sneeze

by Rebekah Schmitt Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Limonene or linalool, which are popular terpenes featured by many products, oxidize into irritants on their own or when combusted. Methacholine and benzene are well known irritants that form during the transformation from liquid to vapor.May 21, 2019

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Do Your vapes make you sneeze?

Vaping with any vape makes me sneeze more than normal but whip and bag vapes make sneeze the most. Depends on the vaporizer. With my volcano I don't sneeze. With my pax it happens sometimes. With my old Vapir NO2 I did it all the time. Click to expand... Odd. The Volcano and Extreme Q in bag mode make me sneeze like mad.

Why do you sneeze when you inhale concentrates?

It might sound odd, because a bigger inhale usually means you’re coughing rather than sneezing, but there could be some solid reasons for sneezing as well: Concentrates must be heated to vaporize, which means you’re essentially breathing in heated air. Could sneezing be another way your body is expelling the hot substance?

Can cannabis make you sneeze?

Those who suffer cannabis allergies, or any allergy for that matter, may experience itching of the nose, eyes and mouth, asthma, runny nose, watery eyes, and aha, even sneezing! If you have cannabis allergies, handling and vaping flower could easily promote sneezing.

Why does my vape smell like terpenes?

Those same scent-giving chemicals may also be the reason so many patients find themselves looking for tissues. If your vape has a nice scent or taste to it then, more than likely, the manufacturer has maintained and/or added some terpenes to the mix.

How much did vaping cartridges increase in 2016?

What are the irritants that form during the transformation from liquid to vapor?

Why doesn't allergy add up?

Do cartridges let you sneeze?

Can you vape medical marijuana?

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Does nicotine cause you to sneeze?

While it doesn't trigger your immune system like other allergens, cigarette smoke can certainly cause symptoms that mimic allergies including difficulty breathing, watery eyes, coughing, and sneezing.

Can vaping trigger allergies?

Since vaping can contribute to allergic reactions, it can make rhinitis and hay fever worse. These diseases can cause nasal congestion. Therefore, there appears to be an indirect link between vaping and nasal congestion.

Why do I start sneezing when I smoke?

People who are allergic to the marijuana plant's pollen or smoke may get symptoms such as a runny nose, inflammation of the nasal passages, and coughing and sneezing, according to the review. Some people who have touched marijuana have developed hives, and itching and swelling around the eyes.

How do you know if you're allergic to vape?

Symptoms of a nicotine allergyheadache.wheezing.stuffy nose.watery eyes.sneezing.coughing.rash.

How long does it take for your lungs to heal from vaping?

After two weeks: your circulation and lung function begin to improve. After one to nine months: clear and deeper breathing gradually returns; you have less coughing and shortness of breath; you regain the ability to cough productively instead of hacking, which cleans your lungs and reduce your risk of infection.

Can you be allergic nicotine?

A provocation test with a nicotine patch showed the same symptoms and signs including generalized itching, weals and flares, and mild dyspnoea, which occurred when he was exposed to tobacco smoke. Nicotine in tobacco smoke can act as an inhalant allergen and induce urticaria in hypersensitive persons.

How do you know if you're allergic to smoke?

Smoke allergy symptoms People who feel that they're allergic to cigarette smoke describe a number of common symptoms, including: difficulty breathing. wheezing. hoarseness.

What strain is sneeze?

This Sativa is a bit of a creeper but within no time you will acquire a head slam that will leave you staring at the wall. This electrifying cerebral strain is a potent flower that will give you the munchies and a creative edge. Sneeze has some delicious earthy and sour fruity flavors.

Can vaping give you sinus problems?

The toxic by-products created by vaping inhibits the immune responses in the body and alters the mucosa within the nasal passages. Because of bacteria build-up, the tissues in the sinus cavity become very irritated and inflamed.

Does vaping irritate your sinuses?

"Our findings suggest that the unique way vapers and hookah smokers use their devices may expose the nose and sinuses to far more emissions than cigarettes," said study lead author Emma Karey, a postdoctoral research fellow at NYU Langone Health in New York City.

What are the symptoms of propylene glycol allergy?

This contact allergy may cause your skin to react when it is exposed to this substance although it may take several days for the symptoms to appear. Typical symptoms include redness, swelling, itching, and fluid-filled blisters.

Can vaping trigger asthma?

Vaping and asthma More studies are beginning to show that vaping can increase inflammation in the airways and cause breathing difficulties which can intensify asthma symptoms and trigger asthma attacks. A University of California study found that vaping increased the risk of chronic lung disease including asthma.

Why does vaping weed make me cough even though there is no ... - Quora

Answer (1 of 9): I'm not exactly sure why it makes you cough, but I do know a way to make it easier. At least it works for me. I stumbled upon it one day when I just got tired a feeling like I was going to literally throw up from coughing, just trying to take a hit off of my Delta 8 cartridge. So...

Am I supposed to cough so much while vaping? - Grasscity

It'll happen. I've been using vapes for 5 months and I still cough. Virgin lungs, what can I say. Just take hits you know you can handle and drink water or something cold.

ALLERGIES

The first suspect of any sneeze attack is usually allergies and, since it’s estimated that 36 millions Americans suffer from cannabis-related allergies, it’s not far-fetched to believe that a user’s immune system is reacting to the proteins from the plant as disease-causing invaders.

FILLERS

Although dying in popularity, some companies rely on fillers such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) to thin out their cannabis oil. This chemical, which is well known to chemists, is not known to cause irritation and is so safe that it’s often used in eye drops.

HEAT

Some medical cannabis patients blame the heat emitting from their vaporizer for the reason they sneeze.

TERPENES

Terpenes are what give cannabis its wonderful aroma. “Citrusy,” “fruity,” and “skunky” are all words used to describe the scent of any good bud, and they all rely on terpenes to exist.

FINAL WORD

In the end, all of these reasons are theoretical at best. Sneezing as an outcome of vaping is definitively common and after all the research and scientific analysis that has taken place as to why, the final answer still seems to be: Researchers just don’t know.

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What are vapes made of?

It’s evident that a lot of people are trading in their bowls for vapes, but what exactly are vapes made of? Vapes are composed of a few parts: plastic, glass, metal, ceramic, wires, batteries, and a vaping oil, some of which may be unhealthy to inhale. Maybe one of those components are to blame?

Can vaping cause sneezing?

If you have cannabis allergies, handling and vaping flower could easily promote sneezing.

Is it common to sneeze while vaping?

Don’t Worry, Sneezing and Vaping is Pretty Common. Sneezing while vaping is definitely common , judging by the number of subreddits and other forums where people are trying to figure it out. Here are some interesting tidbits:

Do pot guides sneeze?

Several members of the PotGuide team also experience sneezing after vaporizing, whether it be a flower vape or a concentrate cartridge. One staff member almost always sneezes at least once after their first hit of a vape cartridge, but hardly ever when they use their volcano.

Does Ozzy sneeze when he vapes?

Louise in New York City also drew a direct line from hit size to sneeze – but not all the time – and it did not matter what kind of vape she was using. Ozzy, a neighbor, said that, come to think of it, he does sneeze when he vapes. Pulling on his vape to prove it, he offered that he sneezed when he took big hits, ...

Can THC cause sneezing?

THC is an expectorant. It should cause you to sneeze if it gets in your nasal passages.

Can cannabis cause irritation?

Yes, I forgot to add that the temperature can also have a significant role in irritation, IMO. But, if the cannabis is grown correctly, there really should not be much irritation at all, if any, IMO. Just like with combustion, if a certain cannabis is grown correctly, even a smoke hit can be inhaled as smooth as butter ...

Does weed make you sneeze?

Good weed has always made me sneeze somehow. Weather I vape it, smoke it, or just handle large amounts of it.

RedHen Super Member ECF Veteran

Do you exhale through your nose a lot? It does take a while for your mouth and throat to get used to vaping, at least it did in my case. Keep a glass of water nearby and that should help.

LouP Super Member ECF Veteran

Bundles...how long has it been since you stopped smoking? It can take a while to clear out all the mess and make the transition.

Swer3397 Super Member ECF Veteran

I find myself sneezing whenever I start a vaping session. I'm not convinced it's related since my allergies have been really bad this year. And where I live, they're pretty much year-round.

TamJeff Senior Member ECF Veteran

I thought the same thing, but I had vaped VG for awhile before without that happening. Whatever it was, thankfully it stopped. We were also having a drought at the time and it coincided with lower humidity as the weather got cooler and oak trees pollinating so I noticed it was drier and perhaps dustier.

kittypie Vaping Master ECF Veteran

There is one juice I vape that is not a VV approved juice but it makes me sneeze every time I start a "session" with it. Ha ha I guess it serves me right.

Denny Krane Super Member Verified Member ECF Veteran

I have been sneezing all day eyes watering .....I think I'm allergic to my 2 roommates cig smoke. I guess there will be no smoking in side any more. MY HOUSE MY RULES....RIGHT?

kittypie Vaping Master ECF Veteran

I think you might be right, Swer3397. [off-topic: Were there 3396 other Swers?

How much did vaping cartridges increase in 2016?

However, since the popularity of vaping cartridges has grown (one California report saw sales increase from 6% in 2015 to 24% in 2016 – a 400% annual increase!), consumers and patients have noticed a weird but harmless reaction:

What are the irritants that form during the transformation from liquid to vapor?

Methacholine and benzene are well known irritants that form during the transformation from liquid to vapor. (To limit this exposure, set the temperature on your atomizer as low as possible or avoid terpenes altogether by using only the purest forms of extract.)

Why doesn't allergy add up?

The one reason the allergies argument doesn’t add up is that while most consumers have a reaction while inhaling the vaporized products, most do not see a reaction when smelling or sniffing the oil in its liquid state. A promising start, but let’s explore some other possibilities….

Do cartridges let you sneeze?

Doubtful, since users of purer cartridges seem to let out a few sneezes when they’re puffing on the “good stuff” as well.

Can you vape medical marijuana?

Medical marijuana may be consumed via a number of administration routes, including vaping. Almost every major cannabis distributor now includes a form of oil-based vapor in their product lines. These oils usually come inside a clear cylinder known as a cartridge. However, since the popularity of vaping cartridges has grown ...

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Allergies

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The first suspect of any sneeze attack is usually allergies and, since it’s estimated that 36 millions Americanssuffer from cannabis-related allergies, it’s not far-fetched to believe that a user’s immune system is reacting to the proteins from the plant as disease-causing invaders. The one reason the allergies argument doesn’…
See more on mmjhealth.com

Fillers

  • Although dying in popularity, some companies rely on fillers such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) to thin out their cannabis oil. This chemical, which is well known to chemists, is not known to cause irritation and is so safe that it’s often used in eye drops. However, further research has shown that PEG can take on other forms when vaporized, most notably: formaldehyde. (Which is why a lot o…
See more on mmjhealth.com

Heat

  • Some medical cannabis patients blame the heat emitting from their vaporizer for the reason they sneeze. It might sound odd, because a bigger inhale usually means you’re coughing rather than sneezing, but there could be some solid reasons for sneezing as well: Concentrates must be heated to vaporize, which means you’re essentially breathing in heate...
See more on mmjhealth.com

Terpenes

  • Terpenesare what give cannabis its wonderful aroma. “Citrusy,” “fruity,” and “skunky” are all words used to describe the scent of any good bud, and they all rely on terpenes to exist. Those same scent-giving chemicals may also be the reason so many patients find themselves looking for tissues. If your vape has a nice scent or taste to it then, more than likely, the manufacturer has …
See more on mmjhealth.com

Final Word

  • In the end, all of these reasons are theoretical at best. Sneezing as an outcome of vaping is definitively common and after all the research and scientific analysis that has taken place as to why, the final answer still seems to be: Researchers just don’t know. As science continues to take aim at the numerous mysteries of marijuana, we may discover the cause for “vape sneezing” in t…
See more on mmjhealth.com

Ready to Get started?

  • If you’re interested in learning more about medical marijuana, call us today! MMJ Health has a team of certified medical marijuana doctors ready to answer any questions you may have. Give us a call at 561.631.7994and let us know how we can help! You can also find out if you qualify for medical marijuana treatment by filling out a quick online application!
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