How to Blow Smoke Out of Your Nose

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When smoking a cigar, the act of blowing smoke through your nose is called “retrohaling.” Doing this allows you to fully taste the flavor of your cigar. You may want to try retrohaling with cigarettes, vapes, or hookahs, as well. To do this, take a drag and push your tongue to the roof of your mouth to direct the smoke upwards. After you master the basics, you can try the “Dragon” smoke trick. Blowing smoke through your nose may burn your throat and cause health issues over time, so practice at your own risk.

Method 1
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Retrohaling the Smoke

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    It will burn slightly when you blow the smoke through your nose. Mild cigars don’t have as much flavor, which makes them less harsh on your throat and nose. Strong cigars produce harsher smoke, and this is often uncomfortable to practice with if you are a beginner. [1]
    • Strong cigars include full-bodied options or those with a peppery taste.
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    Hold a flame at the end of your cigar to light it and take a couple puffs to get it burning. Then, inhale deeply to take a drag.
    • If you are using an electronic cigarette, simply push the button on your device and inhale to take a drag.
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    Take a drag from your cigar, and bring your lips together. It’s okay if some of the smoke escapes as you close your mouth. [2]
    • You may taste the mild flavor of your cigar as you do this.
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    With your mouth closed, bring your tongue to the back of your top teeth, and slide it back until you reach the center of the back of your mouth. [3]
    • Since your mouth is closed, the smoke can’t go out of your mouth, so the only place it can move is through your nose.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Blow Smoke Out of Your Nose
    Simply let the air pressure in your lungs push the air through your nose. You can practice with varying degrees of force to make the smoke come out quicker or slower. This may seem tricky at first, but with some practice, the action will seem easier and effortless. [4]
    • For instance, pretend you are swimming underwater. While holding your breath, push the air out of your nose to exhale and create bubbles in the water. Instead of bubbles, you are blowing out smoke.
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Doing the “Dragon” Smoke Trick

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    Bring your smoking device to your lips, inhale deeply for several seconds, and shut your mouth. Hold the smoke in your mouth for 2-5 seconds or so. [5]
    • This trick is typically performed with electronic cigarettes; however, doing smoke tricks over time can damage your lungs and throat.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Blow Smoke Out of Your Nose
    During the dragon trick, you blow smoke through your mouth and your nose at the same time. In order to blow smoke through the mouth, bring only the middle of your lips together so air can still escape on either side. [6]
    • If you are having a hard time keeping just the middle shut, try adjusting your tongue to the middle of your bottom teeth.
    • You can also try widening your smile to help the air pass through your mouth.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Blow Smoke Out of Your Nose
    To blow smoke out of your nose, simply push air forcefully through your nose instead of exhaling with your mouth, as if you are taking a reversed deep breath. Use moderate force as you do this so the smoke can easily travel up your nasal passageway. [7]
    • If it’s helpful, you can also slide your tongue to the roof of your mouth to help direct the smoke. However, this may be more tricky to do if you are a beginner with smoke tricks.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Blow Smoke Out of Your Nose
    The “Dragon” trick is performed in 2 stages: blowing smoke out of your nose and blowing smoke out of the corners of your mouth. With smoke in your mouth, close just the middle of your mouth, hold the smoke in your mouth for a second and push the smoke through both your nose and mouth with a quick exhale. [8]
    • As you do this, the smoke from your nose will travel downward while the smoke from your mouth travels upward.
    • Imagine you are a dragon puffing out a large cloud of smoke. Acting the part can make performing the trick seem easier.
    • Don’t get discouraged if you don’t nail the trick in the first few attempts!

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      • Look in a mirror when you practice so you can see if you are mastering the technique correctly.
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      • Make sure your cigar or other smoking device is lit well and smoking when you take a drag. If it is only partially lit, it will be harder to get a full puff.
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      3. ↑ https://youtu.be/KqxktT_7vww?t=4m49s
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      Blowing smoke out of your nose is a cool trick that can also help you taste the flavor of your cigar, cigarette, or vape juice. Start by inhaling your smoke or vapor. Next, close your lips and press your tongue against the roof of your mouth. This will direct the smoke towards your nasal passage and out through your nostrils. Then, all you need to do is exhale through your nose. If you want to blow smoke through your mouth and nose at the same time, just close your lips loosely in the middle so there’s space at the sides of your mouth. Then, exhale normally. If you can’t do it at first, just keep trying and you’ll get it! Don’t do this too often, since it can irritate your throat, nose, and chest. For more tips, including how to adjust the amount of smoke that comes out of your nose and mouth, read on!

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