Tromain
Learned Ape
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- Jul 14, 2012
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So, I've been vapeing for around 10 months, back when I smoked I suffered from severe asthma relying on a blue and brown inhaler 4-5 times daily, using 4 puffs on both inhalers each time, and using the blue inhaler an extra 5-6 times daily when I was having asthma attacks. Soon after the change from smoking to vapeing I noticed I wasn't as wheezy any more, my breathing wasn't as laboured as usual, and I could actually walk up a flight of steps without having to use my inhaler half way up(lucky one that, I live upstairs!). Needless to say, asthma was ruining my life, I was unable to play with my son, unable to walk around outside(even damp air would trigger attacks.. the joys of the UK!).
After 4 months I was only using my inhalers twice daily, 2 puffs each, with the odd use of the blue one through the day. HUGE difference there, but it gets better! I go to an asthma clinic monthly because it was so severe, and in my last session yesterday the nurse was amazed when I used the peak flow and maxed it out, not once, but 5 times, and wasn't collapsing in an attack!(Previously I was lucky to blow 80-100 without having an attack) She was very pleased to tell me that I was no longer classed as asthmatic, but would keep me on the asthma report to monitor it and make sure it's gone for good.
She then went on to tell me that quitting smoking would account for my peak flow doubling, -maybe- tripling, but even then I'd only be blowing 400 or so max on the peak flow, and inquired into what I was doing to change my breathing so much, the -only- thing to have changed was I stopped smoking and began VAPEING. It's common knowledge our juices contain PG(which is present in inhalers) and she believes that little burst of PG into my lungs so regularly(I use 80/20 PG/VG mixes) was helping my lungs recover from 20 years of smoking at a much faster rate then had I simply quit smoking. She is now a firm supporter of ecigs, and has begun recommending them to all her asthma patients who smoke!
I'm in an extremely good mood because of this, vapeing hasn't just got me off the cancer sticks, but it's given me a new lease on life, allowing me to actually play with my son, chasing him around the garden/park, and enjoy life that little bit more. Viva la ecig!
After 4 months I was only using my inhalers twice daily, 2 puffs each, with the odd use of the blue one through the day. HUGE difference there, but it gets better! I go to an asthma clinic monthly because it was so severe, and in my last session yesterday the nurse was amazed when I used the peak flow and maxed it out, not once, but 5 times, and wasn't collapsing in an attack!(Previously I was lucky to blow 80-100 without having an attack) She was very pleased to tell me that I was no longer classed as asthmatic, but would keep me on the asthma report to monitor it and make sure it's gone for good.
She then went on to tell me that quitting smoking would account for my peak flow doubling, -maybe- tripling, but even then I'd only be blowing 400 or so max on the peak flow, and inquired into what I was doing to change my breathing so much, the -only- thing to have changed was I stopped smoking and began VAPEING. It's common knowledge our juices contain PG(which is present in inhalers) and she believes that little burst of PG into my lungs so regularly(I use 80/20 PG/VG mixes) was helping my lungs recover from 20 years of smoking at a much faster rate then had I simply quit smoking. She is now a firm supporter of ecigs, and has begun recommending them to all her asthma patients who smoke!
I'm in an extremely good mood because of this, vapeing hasn't just got me off the cancer sticks, but it's given me a new lease on life, allowing me to actually play with my son, chasing him around the garden/park, and enjoy life that little bit more. Viva la ecig!
Well done Tromain - and congrats!!!
