After centuries of smoking cigarettes, people are turning to vaping. Although many people say its easy to inhale a vape, others have issues understanding how to inhale a vape from different devices.

Well, this guide might help you figure out how you can enjoy inhaling vaping more effectively. Let’s dig in!

Inhaling a Vape

As you know about vaping, let's understand the concept of inhaling a vape. Inhaling a vape is a process in which you will use an e-cigarette, AKA vape, to inhale and exhale the vapor produced by heating a liquid solution. 

To inhale a vape, you will need the following:

• Vaping Device with a Tank or Pod To Hold E-Liquid
• E-Liquid (A Mixture Of PG, VG, flavorings, and sometimes nicotine)

Check out our latest PG VS VG blog to understand the difference between propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin! 

Methods of Inhaling

This is the part that most vapers underestimate. Here are the two major ways of inhaling vape, MTL and DTL:

Mouth-to-lung (MTL)

This technique is the best approach for those who recently transitioned from smoking to vaping. If you are willing to go for MTL, opt for smaller vapes with high-resistance coils. Remember that inhaling vapors from these vapes has a different approach. You will have to inhale vape like sucking a cold drink via a straw, hold it in your mouth and then give a small hit to the throat. Easy like making a cup of tea.

Mouth-To-Lung Inhaling

• Hold the vape pen to your lips
• Take a gentle draw
• Hold the vapor
• Inhale into your lungs
• Exhale

Direct To Lung (DTL)

Suppose you are going for bigger vapes with low-resistance coils. In that case, this technique works well for you. You don’t have to hold the vapors in your mouth in DTL. All You need to do is, inhale the vapor from your e-cigarette, send it to direct your lungs and enjoy.

Direct-To-Lung Inhaling:

• Hold the vape device to your lips
• Take a deep draw
• Inhale into your lungs directly
• Exhale

How to Inhale Your Vape?

Well, it depends on the method and the product that you choose. Here are ways to inhale your vape:

Inhaling From a Mod/Kit

If you are vaping with a mod/kit, follow the below mentioned steps:

• Step 1: Fully charge your mod/kit before you use it. Also, ensure that it is working.
• Step 2: Open the tank and fill your e-liquid and screw it back into the mod/kit for use.
• Step 3: Take a long, slow drag from the mouthpiece.
• Step 4: Hold it into the mouth if you are going for the MTL method, then inbreathe it to give a hit to your throat. But if you choose DTL, directly gulp the vapors into your lungs.
• Step 4: Now, exhale the vapors.

Here are some additional tips for inhaling vapors with a mod/kit:

• Start with a low wattage setting and increase it gradually until you find a setting that you like.
• Don't take too long of a drag, or you may end up burning your coil.
• Be sure to clean your mod/kit regularly to prevent build-up of e-liquid and other debris.
• Don't try to inhale too much vapor at once. This can cause you to cough or get lightheaded.
• Don't use a mod/kit that is too powerful for your experience level. This can also cause you to cough or get lightheaded.
• Don't use a mod/kit that is not properly maintained. This can lead to leaks, burns, and other problems.

Inhaling a Disposable Vape

If you are up for using a vape disposable, follow the below-mentioned steps:

• Step 1: Remove the vape from the packaging and on it.
• Step 2: Take a long, slow drag from the mouthpiece.
• Step 4: Hold it into the mouth if you are going for the MTL method, then inbreathe it to give a hit to your throat. But if you choose DTL, directly gulp the vapors into your lungs.
• Step 4: Now, exhale the vapors.

Additional Tips For Using Disposable Vape

• Start with a low wattage setting and increase it.
• Don't take too long of a drag.
• Don't try to inhale too much vapor at once.

Inhaling a Pod Device

To inhale vapors with a pod device, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Fully charge your pod device before you use it. Also, ensure that it is working.
• Step 2: Open the tank and fill your e-liquid and screw it back into the pod for use.
• Step 3: Take a long, slow drag from the mouthpiece.
• Step 4: Hold it into the mouth if you are going for the MTL method, then inbreathe it to give a hit to your throat. But if you choose DTL, directly gulp the vapors into your lungs.
• Step 4: Now, exhale the vapors.

• Start with a low wattage setting and increase it gradually until you find a setting that you like.
• Take small drag to save your coil from burning.
• Ensure to clean the pod to prevent build-up of e-liquid and other debris.
• Don't try to inhale too much vapor at once. This can cause you to cough or get lightheaded.
• Maintain the pod properly to prevent leaks, burns, and other problems.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What Is Vape?

A vape, AKA vaporizer or electronic cigarette, is a device that is used to heat a liquid solution (e-liquid or vape juice) to produce an aerosol or vapor for inhalation.

Every vape has four basic components:

• Battery
• Atomizer
• Tank or cartridge
• Mouthpiece

Still, they come in different sizes and shapes, ranging from small, discreet pens to larger, more advanced devices known as mods. You can check out our product list to choose your suitable one. Keep reading to check out how to inhale a vape.

What should be the length of the inhalation? 

For beginner and pod users, the length of inhalation should be 1 to 2 seconds. However, if you are a pro player or mod/kit user, you can inhale up to 3 to 4 seconds max.

Should I ghost my puff?

Ghosting a puff is a vaping trick where you exhale the vapor without letting it touch your lips. This creates a cloud of vapor that looks like a ghost. It is totally a personal choice. If you want to, then go for it. But this trick needs practice. So practice until you do it if you intend. If you don’t like it, then don’t do it.

What is the difference between temperature and wattage on a vape?

There is a slight but significant difference between temperature and wattage. Wattage refers to the power amount that is used to heat the coil for making vapors. When you increase the wattage, you will get the hottest vapors. On the other hand, temperature stands for the maintenance of vape temperature to get evenly vaporized e-liquid.

Does nicotine strength matter?

Yes, the nicotine strength matters. If you are a heavy smoker and have recently started vaping to quit smoking, you can start with a higher strength to manage the craving. After some time, reduce the nicotine strength to control your habit of nicotine intake. But if you are a non-smoker or light smoker, you won’t have to go for heavy nicotine strength.

Difference Between Inhaling Cigarettes and Vapor

Smoking cigarettes and inhaling vapor via vaping differ in many ways. But here are two top most differences that make vaping ahead of cigarettes:

Composition Difference:

As you know, cigarettes contain tobacco, which undergoes combustion when lit. Cigarette smoke infuses with harmful chemicals, such as tar, and other chemicals, causing lung problems, breathing issues, and even cancer.

On the other hand, vaping involves inhaling an aerosol or vapor created by heating an e-liquid, like (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG), and flavorings. It does not contain tobacco.

Method Of Combustion/Vaporization: 

Cigarette combustion involves burning tobacco and producing high temperatures that generate smoke containing harmful substances like Benzene.

Whereas vaping does not include combustion as it works on a heating element known as an atomizer to vaporize the e-liquid.