Hi All, I am Deann, 47 years old. I have had high blood pressure and asthma since my 30s and I am not overweight. I started smoking at 13. I have also tried going cold-turkey, nicotine gum and Chantix in my many attempts to stop smoking. February 25, 2013 I had my last cigarette, went on the Nicotine patch… It got me through the nicotine cravings okay but I was highly allergic to the patches, got a huge welt where I placed them on my skin each day. I also never stepped down from the Step I for the over 2 months I used them. In May I tried vaping (e-cigs) and I haven’t had a thought of a cigarette since. I have also lowered my nicotine level down to 12mg and I think I am about to reduce it again soon… I had a wonderful visit with the Doc today…my high blood pressure is doing so well she is cutting my one med in half to see if it continues…she is also very happy with my lungs, the asthma is ‘very controlled’. Can’t wait for my next appointment in December!