Can vaping cause sleep apnea?

Question

My sleep has been very disturbed lately, and my wife says I snore very loudly and stop breathing sometimes, which sounds like sleep apnea. I recently switched from smoking to vaping. Can vaping actually cause or contribute to sleep apnea?

Abhishek Verma · Accepted Answer

I used to wake up choking and panicked thinking I had severe sleep apnea from vaping. When I checked with my doctor, he said vaping irritates the upper airways and causes swelling, which mimics or worsens sleep apnea. Once I quit vaping, my breathing became totally normal, so don't worry too much.

Rahul Deshmukh · Answer

Vaping causes inflammation in your throat and nasal passages, which narrows your airway at night and can trigger sleep apnea. Focus on cardio, maintaining a healthy weight, and sleeping on your side. Ditching the vape will drastically improve your oxygen levels and sleep quality.

Gurbaksh Singh · Answer

In my younger days, we didn't have these fancy vapes, but we knew smoking ruined your throat and sleep. Vaping swells up your breathing tract, causing loud snoring and sleep apnea. Trust me, quitting this habit now will give you the peaceful sleep you deserve.

Rohan Joshi · Answer

Bro, inhaling chemical steam all day is bound to make your throat swell up and block your breathing at night! Yes, it can cause or worsen sleep apnea. Give your lungs a break so you can sleep peacefully without sounding like a generator!

Kabir Mehta · Answer

I used to vape right before going to bed and I would wake up gasping for air. My roommate told me I was snoring like crazy. My doctor said the vape was swelling up my airway. I stopped doing it and my sleep is back to normal now.

Can vaping cause sleep apnea?

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

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