Help to quit smoking can be best obtained by helping yourself by
firm determination to quit smoking and help from family and
friends. Also practicing some simple techniques and taking
certain medications can help quit smoking.
The first thing to do is to tell your mind that you are
determined to quit smoking. Make a firm decision in your mind.
Even if you have failed in past, try again. Talk a lot to
oneself. Think about the benefits about quitting smoking and the
evils of smoking. Say this to your mind "One cigarette takes
away 4 precious minutes of my life."
Their are several medications available for quitting smoking
habit. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the
following medications. However any medication should be taken
only after it is prescribed by a qualified physician. The
medications are - Bupropion SR. Nicotine gum Nicotine inhaler
Nicotine nasal spray Nicotine patch Nicotine lozenge
Out of the above, the Nicotine gum and the patch are available
over the counter. Others are available by prescription only. But
its good to consult a physician before taking it. In this
article I'm going to talk about nicotine inhalers.
Nicotine Inhaler Nicotine inhaler, also called Puffer, is a
methodology where nicotine is directly mixed with the blood
stream. It is a plastic cartridge that contains porous nicotine
plug in its base. By inhaling, the vapors of nicotine enter
through the mouth lining. Nicotine is inhaled through the nasal
passage. The dosage of spray should be as prescribed by the
doctor. Its usage too should gradually come down with the
passing days. 80 odd puffs of the Inhaler are usually equivalent
to the nicotine content in a single cigarette. In winter, more
puffs are required as the content of nicotine per puff is
reduced. Similarly, less number of puffs are required in summer.
Nasal spray too can cause running nose, headache or dizziness.
The most common side effect is the irritation in mouth. You
should keep your doctor informed about your progress. Never take
an overdose of the inhaler as it can lead to serious breathing
or chest problems.
About the author:
Rob Mellor owns the quit-smoking-expert.com website helping
normal people
quit smoking in less than 40 minutes.
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