The technology, terminology, products and methods can be overwhelming to first-time vapers. It’s often the first barrier for people who want to quit smoking and vape as a healthier lifestyle. We get it! It is important to learn how to use the devices and e-liquids, as well as the different vaping techniques.
Here’s a list that will help you with your transition to vaping and get started as quickly as possible. These tips are for new vapers who want to avoid a bad vaping experience.
What should you do when you first vape?
Here are some “Dos” for vaping beginners to help you get going.
How to Choose the Right Vaping Device
Take your time and learn all about the different types of vaping devices available. You will base your decision on the different patterns, designs, and types available. Are you looking for a more portable, smaller item? In this case, a vape pen could be the perfect solution for you. Do you want a lot of power, taste and clouds? Consider investing in bigger and more powerful box mods.
Choose Your E-liquid
It’s worth investing a little money in high-quality liquid. Lower-grade juices often contain contaminants and additives humans shouldn’t ingest. High-quality ejuices have pure, food-grade, ingredients, medical grade nicotine, and a great reputation. Flavor is also a major component of vaping. Discover which flavors you like and dislike.
Keep in mind what you want to achieve when vaping. Juices with higher PG ratios produce larger clouds but better throat hits, while those with higher VG generate thicker vapor. Choose juices that have higher VG ratios if you suffer from allergies.
Proper Maintenance
As is evident, this is the most crucial guideline to a better vaping experience for first-timers. Your e-liquids’ flavor and quality may be affected by residue left in your tank.
You should always clean your tank when you change your e-liquid. It is recommended that you clean your tank at least once per month by soaking in warm water.
Shake the bottles of e-juice thoroughly before every use. It will ensure that the PG/VG, and nicotine are distributed evenly. This gives you the best possible hit. Store your bottles in dark, cold areas, such as cabinets.
Choose different flavors every once in a while
Vapers’ tongue is one of the most common problems that e-cigarettes users face. This can happen when you are unable to taste the vape juice. You need to give your taste and smell buds a break.
There is usually nothing alarming about the fact that your e-juice has changed. Vaper’s Tongue is a short-lived condition that only affects your ejuice flavor, and not the taste of real food. If you still want to vape, try a new flavor. Try a different flavor, and stay hydrated to avoid “vaper tongue”.
Reduce Nicotine Level Gradually if You Want To Stop Smoking
Vaping is often used as an alternative to smoking. If you are trying to quit smoking, it is best to start with a high-nicotine e-juice.
Vape pods are still available, but it is best to gradually switch over to other vaping devices that allow you to use eliquids with lower nicotine levels.
Is vaping painful the first time you try it?
When you start vaping, your body will be accustomed to the toxins found in cigarettes. This can cause headaches, nausea and dizziness. Another adverse effect could be a dry mouth or throat. It could be that nicotine and cigarettes are both highly addictive substances.
Do I get a cough when I first vape?
Most people who have just started vaping experience coughing. You might cough when you first start vaping.
Vaping is a popular technique
A nicotine specialist who claims that many smokers have a lot of trepidation when using an ecigarette for the very first time.
They inhale a large amount of air with the vapor during this short period. Experienced vapers do not inhale the vapor with air. The inhales of experienced vapers are also longer and slower.
This may be why some novice vapers cough, but not experienced ones.
Ingredients of Vapour
Many vapers will tell you that propylene glycol (PG) causes us to cough.
According to a preliminary estimation (created Chris Price of ECigarette Politics based upon an examination of forum posts), around 10% of the population is sensitive. A much smaller number of people are allergic.
A professor says that we cannot exclude the possibility of other unidentified substances or pollutants in the evapor also having similar irritation effects.
This raises a question.
Why do new vapers cough the first few times they use an e-cigarette but not afterwards?
No one seems to have a solution. However, your body may become accustomed to the toxins.
Nicotine Strength and Throat Impact
You may have noticed that the throat hit is lessened if you are an experienced vaper and you have used zero nicotine vape liquid.
Higher nicotine levels are associated with a harsher vape, and more coughing. Some people are able to switch from cigarettes to e-cigarettes, but they need a higher nicotine dosage.
Devices used
The equipment you use can also cause coughing. Many consumers will cough the first few times they use a sub-ohm product.
If coughing is an issue for you, then it may be best to start with a simpler device. You should also consider that studies show that smokers are more likely than not to successfully switch to e cigarettes if they have a more advanced device.
Dehydration
Both propylene and vegetable glycerin attract water. This helps to form the vapor cloud you see when exhaling.
Minor side effects include dehydration, and sometimes a sore or dry throat that can cause coughing.
How can you vape without coughing for the first time?
Change Techniques
If you’re looking to use vaping as an effective way to quit smoking, it will take some persistence and willpower. Unfortunately, those who cough the first time they use a kit may never try it again. Then they make the mistake of going back to smoking. Vaping differs from smoking in a few ways.
Try inhaling the vapor more slowly at first to get used to it.
Change the PG/VG Ratio
If you use a vape mod or sub-ohm kit, a higher PG content in your ejuice may cause irritation and coughing. Switching to a lower PG and higher VG ratio may be better for your throat. You should know that liquids with a higher VG content tend to contain less nicotine, so you may feel unsatisfied and still crave cigarettes. To meet your needs, choose the right ratio of PG and VG.
Stay Hydrated
Most doctors recommend drinking up to 8 cups of water per day. Some people who smoke or vape might not get enough water.
Propylene glycol can cause a dry mouth or cough. It binds with salivary fluid. A quick fix would be to drink more water. This will improve your overall health and may even cure your cough.
Reduce the Wattage
If you use a larger vape mod, you can adjust the wattage and power output. This could be the cause of your coughing, there’s no doubt. Reduce the wattage and try again. Reduce the battery level to see if it helps to relieve throat irritation.
Stop chain vaping
If you vape often or in long chains, it is possible that you will cough a lot. Just like when you smoke continuously, your body will let you know if you’re doing too much. Take it slowly, inhale several times and then put away the vape.
Change the coil
When using a larger vape kit or sub-ohm mod, a replaceable coil will be available. The coil is a tiny heating element which helps to vaporize e-juice and produce the vapor you inhale, which looks like smoke. If you have a cough or sore throat, it is best to change the coil when using a vape mod. Over time, coils can deteriorate and accumulate residue. This could make vaping unpleasant. You can either replace your coil or search for one that offers greater resistance. Or, try a kit with a coil built into the pods or refills.
The Key Takeaways
First-timers who want to try vaping may find it intimidating. This guide is for anyone who has just started vaping, or even if you’ve been vaping a long time. We hope it will make your vaping experience better. You must use the right vaping equipment and maintain it. Also, show consideration to others.
