What are the Reasons behind a Sore Throat after Vaping?

Vapers experience a sore throat or dry throat after vaping. This does not necessarily mean that vaping is bad. Nonetheless, this can be pretty frustrating. These symptoms are common among new users and most of the time the solution making a small tweak once you have understood the important factors.

Given below are some reasons as to why you are experiencing these symptoms.

Throat Hit

Best e-liquid flavours consist of either Vegetable Glycerin (VG) or Propylene Glycol (PG). Sometimes it can be a mix of both of these flavors. Nonetheless, these are the constituents that make your throat dry and scratchy, if are not that used to it. You might also be allergic to propylene glycol. If such is the case then you should make it a point to stick to an e-juice flavor that has a high quantity of vegetable glycerin.

Nicotine Strength

If you are feeling of lightheaded or nauseous at times along with coughing and sore, then there is a possibility that your body is reacting to excessive nicotine strength. Most of the electronic cigarettes are available in different kinds of nicotine strengths which are represented by the percentage of nicotine liquid present in a bottle. The light blend of e-liquid is made keeping the light vaper in mind. If a person is used to light vaping then using an electronic cigarette with high nicotine content might cause an irritation in the throat and, thereby, experience coughing. So, if you are experiencing such symptoms, try reducing the nicotine content.

Vaping Style

If you are vaping for the first time then you might not be aware of the manner in which you should smoke. If you take a full and deep drag then you will surely experience a burning sensation in the back of your throat and at your lungs. On the other hand taking shallow and quick puffs may not be satisfying you. The ideal way to vape is to take slow and measured puffs. This way the vapor will enter your mouth with complete ease. Also, it will not leave an uncomfortable feeling when you exhale.

Vaping Frequency

The frequency of your vapor smoking might also give rise to these symptoms. Vaping too frequently can give you a dry throat. You need to experiment and find out the right balance because each and every person has their own preference.

Dehydration

Propylene Glycol in Best e-liquid flavours is the reason you get dehydrated while using an e-cigarette. PG is a hygroscopic substance which means that it holds or binds water. This is the reason when you vaping an e-juice with a high concentration of PG, it absorbs the water from your mouth and nose. Thus, you get a dry throat and mouth when you vape. This results in a sore throat. There is one very simple way to prevent this. If you drink water all day long even if you are not thirsty you will be able to avoid irritation in your throat. Also, make it a point to avoid dehydrated drinks.

Miki Barzig is an author/writer, a Marine Corps veteran and a perpetual student of art, journaling and life. She has written for several national and trade publications and continues to build her library with her own publications.