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Now, this is where many vapers miss it. You don’t just enter a store and ask for a vape. The truth is that there are many different ways of inhaling vapes. And sometimes, most of these vapes are sold based on their inhalation systems. However, the two major ways of inhaling vapes are:

Mouth-to-lung 

Direct Lung 

Mouth-to-Lung

For starters, you must be aware that this is the inhaling technique most smokers crave. So, if you are transiting from smoking to vaping, this is perfect for you. How does it work? Mouth-to-lung is mostly compatible with smaller vapes, i.e., smaller vapes with high resistance coils which use high nicotine. Taking a draw from these types of vapes has a unique effect. It must feel tight. That is, it should feel like you are sucking air through a coffee straw! And that gives a similar hit to the throat that smoking does. So, it is a simple way of inhaling vapes.

To summarize, here is how MTL works again:

Gently take a draw from the vape into your mouth

Hold the vapor in your mouth for a few seconds

Open your mouth and breathe. But breathe vapor into your lungs

Do not swallow the vapor. Allow the breathing to give the needed hit to your throat.

Breathe out once the vapor is in your lungs.

Direct Lung

Unlike the MTL method, this technique works best for bigger vapes with low-resistance coils. And these vapes also have low nicotine. Ever used a milkshake straw? Then you would relate to the draw on these devices. When you draw on them, these vapes make the most vapors. Not only so, but it also feels like taking a "bong hit". Interestingly, most people regard this drawing as easy, smooth, and seamless. And that is largely because it contains the least amount of nicotine.

For more clarity’s sake, here is how the direct lung inhalation technique works:

First, you draw fast on your vape.

Then, draw directly to your lung.

Finally, release the vapor almost immediately.

There could be a grey area, though. Sometimes, you may be unable to decipher which type of draw or inhalation technique is best for your vape, especially if your vaping device has adjustable airflow. What leads the way here for the drawing to use is usually the nicotine content in the vape. And if you are confused about how to go about that, follow the recommendation below.

High nicotine (that is between 12mg-60mg) works best with mouth-to-lung.

Low nicotine (that is between 0mg-6mg) works best with the direct lung inhalation technique.

Medium nicotine (that is between 6mg-12mg) accommodates both types of methods.

NB: It is mostly advised that vapers should not go over 6mg nicotine level for direct lung inhales.

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3 Easy Steps of Inhaling a Vape

The different approaches to inhaling a vape have been simplified into these three main ways.

Draw/Inhale:

When you take a draw on your e-cigarette, take a slow and consistent puff till the heated vapor fills your mouth. Well, this usually feels like smoking a cigar. However, vaping affords you the opportunity not to draw the vapor directly to your long, at will. And this is so that you can have the smoking hit you so desire.

Hold & Exhale：

Once the vapor is in your mouth, hold it for 3-5 seconds before inhaling it into the lungs. Then, you could also exhale it through your nose or mouth after a short period. And note that you can only absorb nicotine through the lungs with e-smoking. But, interestingly, there are other ways you can also absorb nicotine. And that is via the lungs and nose.

Wait：

You see, that nice 'hit' you look forward to and enjoy is only felt about 8 seconds after taking the puff. However, e-cigarettes absorb nicotine through the mucus membranes. So, that makes it take up to 30 seconds till you feel the effect, but it would definitely come. The little lax in time had many e-smokers frustrated in the past because they didn't understand. But over time, they eventually all get used to it.