Vaping without inhaling into the lungs: The cigar inhale

MTL and DL vaping are the two most common inhale styles by a long way. However, these aren’t the only ways you can inhale. As we pointed out previously, there isn’t always a clear distinction between a MTL and a DL inhale, and you might naturally do something that’s more like a mixture of the two.

However, there is a whole different approach to inhaling that’s worth considering. We’ll call this the “cigar inhale,” because, as on a cigar, you can inhale the vapour into your mouth without pulling it into your lungs. This isn’t done by many vapers, but as pointed out by the studies such as this, most of the nicotine is likely to be absorbed through the upper throat rather than the lungs. This means that theoretically, you could avoid fully inhaling the vapour and still get a satisfying hit of nicotine.

I’ve tested this previously and it seems to work, although if you’re interested I would recommend moving up a nicotine level. With 12 mg/ml and regular vaping, I did feel satisfied. However, I’m only one person and I have been vaping for a while, so I’m probably not as dependent on nicotine as a smoker.