With vaping though, Propylene Glycol does absorb water so that could lead to dehydration and a hoarse voice. I would advice you to drink more water just to combat the dehydration. You should drink one glass of water before and after vaping.
Why is my voice raspy from vaping?
Vocal Cord Irritation Cigarette smoke and e-cig vapor can cause severe vocal cord irritation by drying out the mucous. As a result, this causes swelling of the vocal cords which prevents them from working properly. This makes one’s voice sounds raspy. Irritation of the vocal cords can cause improper vibrations.
How does vaping affect your vocal cords?
Vaping produces a highly-irritating vapor that is inhaled past the vocal cords, causing inflammation of the lining of the vocal cords. When the lining is irritated, it is more fragile and easy to bruise. Also, it becomes more difficult to work with, making the singer or voice use need to push harder for sound production.
Why does my voice sound raspy when I Sing?
Cigarette smoke and e-cig vapor can cause severe vocal cord irritation by drying out the mucous. As a result, this causes swelling of the vocal cords which prevents them from working properly. This makes one’s voice sounds raspy. Irritation of the vocal cords can cause improper vibrations.
What happens to your vocal folds when you smoke?
The vocal folds are located in the larynx and are involved in breathing and voice production. The smoke or vapor that is inhaled from cigarettes or vaping passes the delicate lining of the vocal cords. Significant research has been conducted about the effect of cigarette smoking on the larynx and vocal cords.
Why does my voice swell?
First, vocal abuse and cigarette smoke can cause vocal cords to swell. If one continues to use their voice improperly and keeps smoking, the swellings turn into a blister. Finally, without proper treatment, blisters harden and become nodules. Some of the most common symptoms caused by nodules are: Scratchy voice.
Why is mucus uncomfortable?
Mucus Production. Due to vocal cord irritation, the body tries to compensate by producing more mucus. Therefore, this can be very uncomfortable for individuals who rely on their voice for work. It can include anchors, public speakers, professors, and singers.
What are vocal cord nodules?
Vocal cord nodules are one of the most common negative consequences of smoking. They are caused by vocal abuse (singing), along with irritation such as cigarette smoke. Needless to say, these nodules can severely affect one’s vocal abilities. The good news is that the nodules are benign in nature.
Can you heal your vocal cords from smoking?
However, bear in mind that after years of smoking, it’s unlikely that your vocal cords will completely repair themselves. Actually, what you can do is practice vocal rest occasionally. The healing of the vocal cords requires a complete lifestyle change. Even so, quitting is not enough.
Can smoking cause laryngitis?
When one is suffering from laryngitis, their vocal cords are swollen. As a result, it means that smoking can cause even greater damage. Smoking can also trigger chronic laryngitis.
Does smoking cause vocal cord irritation?
This makes one’s voice sounds raspy. Irritation of the vocal cords can cause improper vibrations. Consequently, it has a negative impact on one’s ability to speak or sing. In addition, smoking can also cause acid reflux that may affect the vocal cords and trigger irritation.
GeorgeF
If you try to talk while exhaling it does happen. I have heard it and felt it. Talking with vapor is different than when I used to smoke and talk. The only thing I can attribute to it, vapor is thicker than cigarette smoke.
locaforlila
Yep! Exactly what the first comment that I read says. Vaping significantly dries you out. The only real downfall of it that I can think of! Just be sure to drink lots of water! Nobody likes pasties or a headache!!
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Uma Vaping Master Verified Member ECF Veteran
I did both. The straight PG is a bit dehydrating, which naturally crackled my voice. Once I forced myself to drink more water (pure water, not coffee or soda) my voice returned... but it returned better than when I was smoking. Then I tried a mix of pg/vg and the crackle went completely away and... yes!! The voice can finally vocalize itself!!
DMF Super Member ECF Veteran
I was low alto prior to quitting. I'm noticing a higher tone to my voice now. Miss my alto voice though!
wdave Ultra Member ECF Veteran
I read about the effects of vaping on a singer's voice on ECF a while back, and basically what it said was that once you start vaping, you sing better than you would if you smoked analogs. This made sense to me because I'd expect analogs to be way more harsh on the lungs, vocal chords, etc.
tommy2bad Super Member ECF Veteran
t's not like I was some Mariah Carey before, but now I'm sounding more Bob Dylan.
Anarchy in Bedrock Full Member
I've had the same problem. Smoking actually gave my dull voice a bit of character (I didn't start smoking until I was 20). My voice feels stronger but seems to die out quicker. I haven't had an analog in 6 months though so I think That I need to just keep it wet. That seems to be the big fix.
Str8V8ping Vaping Master Verified Member ECF Veteran
Prefer bob Dylan lol Have you been to a dylen concert lately . His voice sounds like a screeching crackling crkhead now . Check his latest reviews . His die hard fans wont even go see him anymore and say he should have quit years ago . Im a fan of his songs but not live .
wdave Ultra Member ECF Veteran
I've used pure PG and it's super harsh on the throat. I would assume you mean try pure VG since that is the kind that's smoother. Regardless, I tried pure PG and PG/VG mixes and so far, nothing is helping. I wouldn't use pure VG because I need some throat hit plus it would clog my cartos. My throat doesn't feel sore at all.
roger1003 Member
A few days ago, I am having problems with my voice. It's better in the morning, but it's getting worse at night. My voice box feels dry and tight. I use my voice with my job, so I'm not sure if it's just because of work or if it's because of vaping.
Hedonologist Member
Probably not due to vaping, but some juices contains aerosol that will cause mild irritation. New vapers might also take a little time getting used to it. See if it passes in a few days, I'd bet that its far likely to be due to your job.
Stopcigarettes Member
When I used to be a heavy smoker I used to get the same side effects with certain cigarettes. Not all of them did this only one brand did, as soon as I would change brand my throat would get instantly better. It could be from the juice, try using another juice and see if the throat irritation persists.
knitmehere Member
It could be either, really. Maybe you should slow down with vaping, switch juices, check the ingredients, etc. and see if there is any improvement in the way that you feel. If you've been vaping for awhile and haven't really switched anything up, it's probably just from your job.
lexinonomous New Member
How high is the nicotine level in your e-juice? This could be an issue with the nicotine hitting your throat. I had a few issues when I first started vaping. I also had a few issues with finding the right temperature on my vape. I would suggest playing with your temperature settings as well.
roger1003 Member
Thank you for your help, guys! I'll try to switch juice and see what happens. My job is most probably a big factor as well. I have to find a better way to take care of my voice.
missvape Active Member
I think it's a combination of both. With vaping though, Propylene Glycol does absorb water so that could lead to dehydration and a hoarse voice. I would advice you to drink more water just to combat the dehydration. You should drink one glass of water before and after vaping. This could remedy your problem, I hope.