Benefits and Dangers of the Nicotine Inhaler

One popular stop smoking aid is the nicotine inhaler is available by prescription. It works similar to other nicotine products such as gum, except that it places nicotine directly in the lungs (similar in some cases to what smoking does for the smoker).

This gets the nicotine into the bloodstream more quickly and also provides a certain psychological crutch, since those who use the nicotine inhaler imitate their smoking behaviors by "puffing" on the inhaler similar to what they would do when they puff on a cigarette.

The inhaler's plastic inhaler contains a nicotine cartridge. When smokers inhale, air passes through the cartridges, which in turn vaporizes the nicotine in the cartridges. This vapor is then inhaled into the lungs and absorbed into the bloodstream.

This provides smokers with the nicotine they crave but does not expose them to such risky substances as carbon monoxide, cars, and other carcinogens and pollutants in smoke.

Each nicotine cartridge gives smokers about 20 minutes of "puffing" time. This means that smokers can get about 80 deep puffs or 300 shallow puffs from a cartridge.

The nicotine does not dissipate from the cartridge if it's not used, so it's always available whenever a smoker needs it. With this method, people generally use between 6 and 16 cartridges a day. They then cut down on this dose over the next 6 to 12 weeks.

As with other nicotine replacement therapies, the nicotine inhaler can be used for longer than several months if necessary. Some people gradually taper their use over six months.

Just as with any nicotine replacement product, however, you should take care if you have certain health difficulties. Some of these difficulties include kidney or liver disease, and diabetes, asthma, heart problems, thyroid problems, or stomach ulcers.

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