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Ways to quit smoking without patches9/8/2023 ![]() ![]() The aim is that over time the smoker moves completely to heated tobacco products and then phases them out to become free of nicotine or simply carries on using the products for the rest of their lives. Since the tobacco does not burn, the levels of harmful chemicals are somewhat reduced compared to cigarette smoke. The heating process generates a nicotine-containing vapor. Treatment: This involves the smoker swapping cigarettes for an electronic device which heats rather than burns processed tobacco. Read more about How to Stop Vaping with Allen Carr’s Easyway It has also been noted that many people continue to smoke and vape, and therefore end up increasing their nicotine consumption but without any decrease in health risk compared to someone who just smokes. There continues to be a significant on-going cost and you are not free of nicotine addiction while opening yourself up to unknown long-term side effects. Who can use it: Most adults can try this but anyone with a heart, respiratory, or circulatory condition, or on regular medication should check with their doctor.Ĭomment: The problem is that E-cigarettes are just another nicotine delivery system but with currently unknown side effects. However, in recent months there have been studies published that suggest e-cigarettes harm the cardiovascular system 13 of healthy young adults increase risk of myocardial infection 14 may impair the cells lining the lungs 15 may hamper the lungs’ ability to fend off infections 16 and liquids vaporised by e-cigarettes are chemically unstable and form new chemicals that irritate the airways and may have other toxic effects 16. It’s likely that future research will identify further side-effects over the coming years. Side Effects: The vaping juice contains many chemicals including nicotine and to date there has not been sufficient research into the long term effects of vaping on the lungs and body. ![]() The aim is that over time the smoker moves completely to e-cigarettes and then phases out the e-cigarettes to become free of nicotine or simply carries on using e-cigarettes for the rest of their lives. ![]() Nicotine is therefore provided but without the tar or carbon monoxide found in smoking. Treatment: This involves the smoker swapping cigarettes for an electronic device which delivers the nicotine in a vapour form. It is also quite common for people to continue to smoke as well as take NRT. Many go back to smoking or vaping and those that don’t have to continue to pay for the nicotine products. Nicotine is not being replaced, it’s being maintained and since nicotine is a highly addictive poison, there’s nothing therapeutic about it! In fact, very few smokers using NRT are successful in stopping altogether in anything but the very short term 2-10. Who can use it: Most adults and children over 12 years of age can try this but anyone with a heart or circulatory condition, or on regular medication should check with their doctor. Anyone breast-feeding or pregnant should seek medical advice.Ĭomment: The problem is that the term NRT is a misnomer. Side Effects: These can include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, skin irritation, insomnia, and nightmares. In the UK, NRT is initially obtained via prescription from local NHS stop smoking services and is given for a 3 month period after which NRT must be purchased direct from the chemist/pharmacy. The aim is that over time the smoker or vaper moves completely to NRT and then phases out the gum or patches to become free of nicotine. The therapy therefore provides nicotine but without the tar, carbon monoxide and other poisonous chemicals found in smoking. Treatment: This involves the smoker swapping cigarettes for nicotine gum, patches, inhalators, puffers, nasal sprays, mouth sprays, or lozenges. ![]()
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