Are you dealing with the stuffy nose and congested
throat that come along with allergy season?
While this time of year makes most people feel incredibly happy and
refreshed, allergy sufferers often find themselves dreading the first sign of
blooming flowers and buds on the trees.
If you’re a vaper, you might be wondering how your
favorite hobby is impacting how you feel during allergy season. The question that remains on most vapers’
minds during this time of year is whether or not vaping actually makes allergy
season worse.
What
Causes Allergies Anyway?
Allergies are caused by an immune system that’s a
little, well, confused. Those who suffer
from allergies have immune systems that mistakenly think that the allergen is a
threat to the person’s health, much like an infection such as the flu. So, the immune system goes into overdrive to
eliminate the allergen from the body.
This causes a widespread state of inflammation that can manifest in the
form of congestion, itchy skin, watery eyes and more.
When we go outside during the springtime, we breathe
in a lot of pollen, grass and other known allergens. Those who have allergies cannot tolerate
breathing in even small amounts of these allergens, which is why these symptoms
appear.
Can
Vaping Make My Allergy Symptoms Worse Than They Already Are?
Unless you happen to be allergic to an ingredient in
your e-juice, there’s no reason to believe that your vaping hobby is actually
worsening your allergy symptoms. There’s
no known link between vaping and your immune system responding to outside
allergens.
However, there are some things about your vaping hobby
that can indirectly make your allergy experience worse during the spring
months.
Drink
Lots of Water
Your body needs a lot of water in order to be in good overall
health. If you’re dehydrated, many
bodily processes can decrease in functionality and that includes your immune
system. Some people find that vaping
slightly dehydrates them, especially if they’re heavy vapers. So, during allergy season, make sure that you
double up on your fluids in order to fight against those symptoms.
Vape
Indoors Whenever Possible
If you enjoy vaping best when it’s done outdoors, you
might have to change your habit. As you
probably know, being outside puts you in direct contact with those allergens
that your body is reacting so badly to.
And, if you go outside several times each day to enjoy a vaping session,
you’re breathing in a lot of that pollen.
So, if you can, vape indoors as much as possible.
Keep
Your Windows Closed if You Can
Another way to avoid dealing with excess allergens is
to keep your windows closed. Many vapers
who live with others feel that it’s polite to blow their vapor out the window
so that it doesn’t fill the room. Open
windows let all of that pollen into the house.
So, instead, consider blowing your vapor into a towel or another type of
material that can absorb those clouds.
Take
Your Allergy Meds
Of course, the best way to avoid dealing with allergy
symptoms while you vape is to simply take your allergy meds. If you need to, visit a doctor who can
prescribe something strong enough for your symptoms.
Don’t
Let Seasonal Allergies Stop You from Vaping
Vaping during allergy season doesn’t have to be a
miserable experience. By following these
steps, you’ll be able to enjoy your hobby without worsening your symptoms.
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