If you notice a dry or sore throat after you picked up your vaping pen, then you are not alone. Some vapers experience a dry throat because of the wrong amount of nicotine or cheap vapes.
You can cure a temporary sore throat from vaping by drinking a lot and vaping good-quality nicotine.
In this article, we take a look at the reasons for a sore throat from vaping and how you can treat a dry throat.
Reasons Why You Might Have A Sore Throat From Vaping
There are a number of different reasons why your throat may be sore from vaping. Here are the most common causes of sore throat from vape (see also “Can You Get Parasites From Vaping?“).
Dry Smoke
One of the most typical reasons for a sore throat from vaping is that you inhaled dry smoke (see also “Can Smoking Cause Sore Throat?“).
When you inhale the vaping smoke in a wrong way, then you may experience a hot, burning sensation at the back of your throat.
This dry hit may not cause a sore throat for too long but it can lead to a dry throat which feels uncomfortable.
Tobacco Cessation
If you gave up smoking tobacco recently, then you may experience withdrawal symptoms from smoking traditional cigarettes or cigars.
This phenomenon, known as Tobacco cessation, can have many different side effects, including an extremely dry throat.
Empty Vape Cartridge
If you vape with a cartridge that’s almost empty or completely empty, then the smoke you inhale can cause an itchy throat.
Too Much PG
Propylene Glycol (PG) thins the e-liquid to create a pleasant vaping experience.
However, if the concentration of PG in your vape juice is too high, then this can irritate your mouth and throat.
Too Much Nicotine
If your ejuice contains too much nicotine, then this can also cause a dry throat. Nicotine can feel harsh on the skin tissue of your mouth.
Nickel Allergy
Most coils in vape pens use nickel as the main component. If you have a minor nickel allergy, then you may experience an allergic reaction, including a sore throat.
Reaction To Vape Juice Flavors
E-liquid comes in so many different flavorings but our body doesn’t respond well to all of them. You may get a sore throat from one flavor, while another doesn’t cause any reaction.
How To Cure A Sore Throat From Vaping
Depending on the reasons why your throat is sore, you will need to check what you can do to avoid whatever causes your throat to be dry.
It’s best to start with some simpler and easier solutions before you spend a lot of time or money on alternatives.
Drink A Lot Of Water
One of the best ways to cure a sore throat from vaping is by simply drinking a lot of water. Keeping hydrated helps your body, including your mouth, to fight the dryness.
Healthy Lifestyle
In addition, it’s a good idea to follow a healthy diet with plenty of vegetables, nuts and other healthy foods.
This is especially important for recovering smokers who may experience nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
A lot of exercise and a good sleep routine can go a long way to help you beat the side effects of tobacco cessation.
It’s important to be aware that you can switch to a vape juice with a higher nicotine concentration. However, this may also cause a sore throat.
Balanced Nicotine Concentration
Everyone is different when it comes to nicotine levels. This means that some people may be more sensitive than others to nicotine.
If you have a sore throat from vaping, then you can try to switch to a vape with a lower nicotine concentration.
A Lower PG Concentration
Propylene glycol can cause your throat to itch and feel dry. While not all e-liquids contain a large amount of PG, you may experience a reaction to the propylene glycol content.
If you suspect that you may be sensitive to the PG concentration in your vape juice, then try an ejuice that uses vegetable glycerin.
This being said, the concentration of PG in your vape liquid can make a difference to your vaping smoke, so it’s worth trying a few different options to find what works best for you.
Try A Different Vaping Method
A sore throat may also be caused by the wrong vaping method. It’s worth trying different methods to find out what suits you best.
Some people prefer the “direct-to-lung” technique, while others choose the “mouth-to-lung” technique.
Switch up between the different techniques and check if this stops your throat from turning sore and itchy.
Fill Up Your Cartridge
The smoke from an empty cartridge can be especially drying for your throat. That’s why, always try to keep your cartridge full.
This prevents the dry hit that might irritate your throat and other parts of your mouth.
A Different Flavor
If you think that your throat is responding to the harsh flavorings in your vape juice, then you can try some e-liquids with less flavoring, such as menthol.
Switch To A Stainless Steel Coil
If you know or suspect that you have a nickel allergy, then it’s a good idea to avoid nickel in all your appliances. This includes your vaping pen.
Coils known as Nichrome or Ni80 currently have the highest nickel content. Try to avoid this coil type.
You can always use a stainless steel coil or Kanthal coil which only contain minor traces of nickel.
Is A Sore Throat From Vaping Serious?
There is no evidence yet that a sore throat from vaping damages your throat.
While a sore throat from vape liquid can cause discomfort for a short period of time, vaping is typically connected to other health conditions (although evidence is still rare).
Final Thoughts
You can cure a sore throat from vaping simply by drinking more and vaping in the right way. Try to prevent any hot, burning air getting too close to your throat.
You should also regularly check your cartridge level and use only high quality vape juice.
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