Document ID: FDA-2014-N-0189-6494
Agency: fda
Document Type: Supporting & Related Material
Title: 
Posted Date: 2014-06-17T04:00Z

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General Comment:I started vaping a year ago November. One month later my 40 year cigarette habit ended forever.  I have quit in the past for periods of months at a time, but always felt the desire to go back. My desire for cigarettes is GONE! I am about to turn 57 years of age.  Other than the weight gain, because the nicotine vapor does not speed up my metabolism like those toxic cigarettes do, I could not be happier. I have to watch my weight, oh, well.  I vape a lot less than I used to smoke, I NEVER cough any more, my Doctors tell me my lungs are perfectly clear and I do not smell like smoke.  If I do not have my e-cig handy I can do without it, unlike the horrific cravings I used to get from cigarettes....It is my pleasure to enjoy the sensation of vaping....it gives me a similar sensation to smoking without the burn in my throat or the other nasty side effects that I got from traditional cigarettes.  I find it relaxing....
I am an adult.  I am not advocating that children use nicotine, any more than I would advocate that they use alcohol or marijuana, but as an adult it is my privilege to use what I enjoy....As a result of my recommendation, I can count up to about 50 other Americans who have made the transfer to e-cigs from cigarettes as a result of hearing my story. Please extend the review period to 180 days!  We are entitled to be heard!!!!!