Weird feeling in chest after vaping or dabs

[druminfected]

Hello everyone I'm trying to figure this out because I'm not sure what it is, but it's never happened before but now it seems to happen everytime after I vape or dab it up.

After I dab it up, I get this weird feeling in my chest discomfort where it feels like air or something in the middle of my chest mostly and a bit in the throat, but more so the chest. I don't have any mucus or anything and I'm not experiencing any coughing but usually this subsides after awhile after. Today when I woke up from doing a dab yesterday when I sat up I still have this feeling and I'm getting a little concerned and this only happens like I said after I puff out.

I've quit puffing for a month before and then did a dab and didn't have this effect on me, but after I dabbed a few more times it has happened. I've tried different oils and it still happens so I don't think it's the actual oil so I'm kinda ruling that out as one of the problems. If any of you have had similar problems or have any information on this, if you could please let me know it's greatly appreciated.

 

[distiller]

I too sometimes get a hollow feeling in the sternum area after vaping, so you are not alone in this... I have no explanation, the varieties i have noticed this on are Northern Lights and white widow, it seems to be less evident with AK 47 and AK 49.... I really acnnot comment on other strains as these are my mainstays.

 

[CarolKing]

Im with steama you need to listen to your body. Maybe dabbing isn't agreeing with you. If things continue to feel off I would go into the doctor or naturopath. You may or may not feel comfortable telling them you were vaporizing though. I guess try to be as honest as you feel you can be.

Maybe you need a different routine? Possibly trying to vaporize using flowers with water filtration and see if you still feel off.

 

[Stu]

I get the same feeling in my chest when I dab. For this reason, I don't dab very often. I prefer flowers because I do not get that "tight chest" feeling at all that I always get with oil/shatter/waxes. It probably has something to do with my bronchitis, but I'm not exactly sure what the root cause is. I think it might also have to do with leftover trace amounts of solvents in the concentrate.

 

[druminfected]

When I have a weird feeling, regardless of the situation, I try to listen to what those feelings are telling me and then act accordingly. It seems you have come to a conclusion to associate these feelings with vaping.

much appreciated for the replies everyone. I forgot to mention that this feeling has happened when just vaping flowers as well and the feeling seems to kick in 10-15 minutes after I vape and last for a bit.

I recently have got this feeling for a couple days now without vaping so i'm a little concerned. I vape mostly for my chronic pain I have 24/7. I'm going to quit for a bit until this feeling subsides and thank everyone for all your feedback it's much appreciated. Feel free to add anything if you think of it.

 

[OnCloud8]

Is it possible you are unusually stressed or anxious for any reason? It's fairly common for stress to manifest as feelings of breathlessness and chest tightness. It can be a difficult feedback loop to shake off as it's really self perpetuating....anxiety can lead to irregular breathing which can cause weird bodily sensations which can lead to heightened anxiety...it can be a very upsetting cycle.

Non-professional opinion here, but as an anxiety sufferer myself I suggest that the first thing to try, if your having such feelings is to try to short circuit them by switching gears from whatever your doing at the time the feelings come up...move on to doing something else that engages you in a calm and relaxing way...something chill that engages your mind and shifts your focus onto something you enjoy doing.

f you have a health insurance it doesn't hurt to see your doctor and discuss it with them, you don't have to tell them about dabs or vaping, you can just tell them your having some weird chest feelings and your concerned about your lungs...they should run the same tests no matter why your report the symptoms.

From personal experience: I once got so anxious about sensations similar to what you describe that I went to several respiratory specialists and had a full series of tests performed on my system. After all that the diagnosis was essentially: anxiety, Prescription? Relaxation.

Good luck and Feel better!

 

[Abysmal Vapor]

When i get suck feeling, i usually make some nice tea like mint,thyme,white sage or even vape them, it releaves the heavychestness and enhances the high .