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Over a year ago I was diagnosed with COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and a hardening and partial blockage in my main abdominal artery. My cardiologist was going to place a stint in the artery, but told me that if I would quit smoking and start watching my diet we would check it in 6 months and then decide about the stint. When I went back he was absolutely thrilled with the tests and commended me on quitting smoking because he knew how difficult it was. I told him I was vaping and his comment was āVAPE ON!ā lol. Funny from a little Egyptian lmao. He claimed that while the best case is just breathing clean air, vaping was a wonderful choice vs tobacco cigs. I feel better, I can breathe, and I havenāt had pneumonia for almost 2 years now as opposed to having it twice a year before. Iām not in perfect shape as COPD doesnāt go away and Iām on meds for it, but I havenāt felt this well in 20 years thanks to vaping.
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Well done. Keep up the good workā:+1:
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That is awesome news Vickie I am so happy for you ! Keep that Dr. too !
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Like so many others I read about. Diagnosed with COPD many years ago but still sucked down 2 to 3 packs of Marlboro Red and later on Roll Your Own full flavor everyday. December 2014 started vaping full time February 2015 quit smoking cigarettes completely. I have been to several Doctor appointments now and my lungs are doing much better. I have to go every 3 months for a check up and any medication refills and every 6 months for blood work and review. To date my breathing meds have been cut back by at least 70% and my blood pressure meds by 50%.
My Dr. has said this " I would rather you not do either but Vaping is in my opinion much less harmful from what I have seen with you. So keep doing what you are doing"
I was a chain smoker and I am still a chain vaper but with the new VTC Mini I just got I can now keep track of my puffās per day and I am going to start working on that now.
December 2014 I started at 18mg nic and I am currently down to 0nic on all juice except one Tobacco flavor I keep at 3mg nic for when I feel the need for a quick shot of nicotine.
EDIT: I forgot to add that I have not had to go to the Dr. for bronchitis since I quit smoking which is something I went for at least 2 to 3 times a year before.
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Started in January and have had one sinus infection, right when it got cold and started keeping windows closed. I havenāt went a year, in about 6 years , with out 4 sinus infections that turned to whole upper respiratory problems. Iād say I owe It to vaping. Shortly after the switch I could lay down and take a DEEP inhale, no wheezing no coughing
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Six months after I quit smoking with the help of an ecig my health started a down hill spiral. There have been a lot of questions as to why this has happened but little in the way of solid answers. My vape has been questioned & tested up one side and down the other then re-tested even though I DIY my own liquids. The many specialist involved in my care have concluded the vape has nothing to do with whatās happening to me. Kidneys are failing, stage 4 now, severe edema, Iāve had a bout of CHF but fortunately after they got the water off there was no permanent damage to my heart. Nerve pain stemming from the edema and 4 disk now placing pressure on the spinal cord have put in a wheelchair as Iām not a surgical candidate Taking 240 mg. Lasix daily Iāve taken 80lbs. water weight off, doc thinks thereās another 50 lbs still to come off! But my lungs are clear with oxygen level at 99%; their so sure itās not the cause they allow me to vape while hospitalized!
Some have even asked for the recipe of liquids they liked the smell of!
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The reason I started vaping was due to a couple cardiologists after I had a hear attack 2 years ago. They both suggested to give up my 2 packs of smokes a day and start vaping. Best choice Iāve made in a while.
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I have been through 43 surgeries (none tobacco related!) and the last time I was in the hospital when the guy came around with the breathing thing to measure oxygen intake (?) I had quit smoking and was vaping
I almost sucked the machine out of his handsā¦he said āI think youre okā ha!
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