Vaporizers- negative respiratory effects

[melodious fellow]

While vaping is healthier than smoking, one must wonder about the possibility of inhaling bacteria and fungi into the lungs, which could cause infection. There is bacteria and fungi in herbs, bacteria in the vaporizer whip, etc.

Hopefully birdgirl or someone else knowledgeable about this will comment.

Does anyone else ever get negative respiratory effects from vaping?

Could vaping increase one's likelihood of getting chest colds?

Do you quit vaping when you have a cold or flu?

melodious fellow Reviewed by melodious fellow on 09-18-2010. Vaporizers- negative respiratory effects This past spring, after getting bronchitis twice in 6 months, I was proud to post here that I had quit smoking and had purchased a vapor-bros vaporizer! Although I felt much better since (less coughing etc) I still managed to develop bronchitis this past October. I fought it for a few weeks and got well. Now the end of November, I have bronchitis again... I kinda want to know if anyone has ever heard of negative effects from a vape (hopefully birdgirl is around, she knows much about Rating: 5

[JOHNNYBLAZE36]

Good point you raise, I too own a Vapor Brothers and while I like the fact it feels and seems better on my body - Im also worried about possibly inhaling chunks of particles, dust, weed etc into my lungs which im sure is really bad.

Is there any solution you have found that would work as a screen for the VBs mouth piece?

[melodious fellow]

Johnny, I definitely agree that VB feels better than smoking, but I will admit that it doesn't always leave me feeling great. I am somewhat of a hypochondriac, so seeing all that dust and gunk and particulate crap that passes through the whip filter and builds up in the hose makes me think about it building up in the lungs....

My friend puts a cotton t-shirt or cotton cloth over the mouthpiece to filter out particulate matter. Water attachments seem to be better at filtering out particulate matter and probably even dust and whatnot. But neither of these options will filter bacteria or fungal spores. Bacteria probably build up in various parts of the vaporizer and its equipment as well, but it is inhaling fungal spores that is particularly worrisome.

Hopefully more people will comment about how vaping affects their lungs and their susceptibility to colds and whatnot and comment about whether it is wise to avoid vaping while sick. Granny (Storm Crow) always has good advice.

Maybe one day we'll all be able to afford edibles

[Lobo00]

You are breathing dust fungus and and all type of things 24/7
It seems to me that what you really need is to get your health up first.
If you are healthy those things cant get to you but if you are weak they will.
Restore the health of your lungs first, do lots of breathing exercises and stretches.
Consult a doctor in Chinese medicine.
And for the moment until you get better don't inhale any type of smoke or vap.
Your body is telling you something listen to it.
My two cents.

[iSmoke31307]

I recently had the flu for a while, and still smoked once in the very middle of it. Had no problems what so ever(Well, except for having the flu.).

I really don't think that THAT many particles could go through the screen and all the way up the whip, so inhaling anything other than a minute amount of dust isn't that bad. But when you're inside, you are inhaling dust. Outside inhaling dust and pollen and stuff.

[steinitz]

Hello guys

My first post on here. I've had asthma for over 25 years and I am 53 currently. Always purchasing top-of-the-line celebs cited to get the German-made AroMed 3.0.

After studying different types of models I decided the cleanest way would be going with the German technology of using the heat from a halogen bulb to heat the stash.

If that wasn't pure enough it goes through a small waterpipe. Then finally a 2 foot long tube. No problem with any harshness just a taste that you're looking for. I'm using my vaporizer at 375°. After going to 400° I noticed it was closer to smoking a joint but better in terms of overall taste etc..

I'm hearing from the forum that that is too high. I'm going to investigate further and see if 338° is really ultimate temperatures all around. As far as the leftovers I agree cooking it would be efficient. Since I'm growing legally I will just toss it out in the wind and see where it lands. Sorry a little stoned right now!

Also, I decided against a portable vaporizer because there is not any on the market that is worth purchasing because of many issues such as getting too hot in your hand, the smell of plastic (that's a real bad one) and other factors.

I purchased a DC to AC inverter and make sure the wattage was twice as high as what my unit actually draws. It's just safer that way and runs cooler. Now I can take the best of the best on the road if I decide to.

By the way I have no affiliation with the company and rarely post positive testimonials.......

Look out drivers

Don :hippy:

[ColoMtnRunner]

I am trail runner and long course tri-athlete. I can run the Pikes Peak Ascent in just over 4 hours and completed IronMan Coeur d'Alene this year in 13 hours. I train twice a day for upwards of 20 hours a week. I am also a MMJ patient in Colorado.

Growing your own and vaporizing is the way to go.

Long Live Amendment 20, a right retained by the Citizens of Colorado.

[VapedG13]

try 350 -365*F :thumbsup:

Been vaping for 10 yrs..... the Iolite portable works great

[SmokeNRun]

Im using an "ubie" and my question is am i really even vaporizing, it seems like im not even turning the bud brown untill i roast the fuck out of it? suggestions.... i dont wanna spend anything over 20 bucks and i dont wanna breath in smoke...

lol. really? You don't want to spend more than $20 but yet you don't want smoke? Sounds like you need to get your priorities in order.

[topazdog]

I'm using the iolite vaporizer 2-4 times a week. I'm having trouble catching my breath and am coughing a lot. It feels like there is something right in the middle of my chest that is itching. My buddy tried the iolite once and said it felt like he had asthma the next day. I do get a plastic smell and taste from the thing.

I want to use a portable vaporizer only. I don't have access to leaves for edibles, only high grade/high cost bud.

Any suggestions to fix this. I'm not going to give it up but want to start running and get back in shape...