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I Vaped About A Week Ago And Feel Fine Now,

Posted on Tue, 8 Oct 2019

Question: I vaped about a week ago and feel fine now, but when I initially inhaled I had severe shortness of breath/coughing for about a minute. Should I be concerned about the vaping illness?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please be more specific

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in Ask the Doctor

I can understand your concern but could you please be more specific about your concern?

Explain it is the first time or not or relating with smoking drinking alcohol ecc in order I can help you more.

Regards

Dr.Jolanda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Jolanda (1 hour later)

Thank you! I have smoked before, I just breathed in deeper and that resulted in a lot of coughing/difficulty breathing. It only lasted about a minute and then i was able to catch my breath and move on. Its been about a week and I feel fine now (I ran 5 miles yesterday and was fine!). Was this likely due to inhalation at the time? I am monitoring now for respiratory signs like a cough and haven't had any.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue discussion

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

So now I am more clear regarding your situation.

As you explain the situation no I don't think this might be a problem given the fact that you feel good now without cough and breathlessness.
Yes it was as a result of inhalation don't worry.

Nevertheless you have stopped smoking and this is a good thing for you. Try to avoid that inhalation again

No worries

Regards

Dr.Jolanda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana