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Nicotine inhalers and nasal sprays are nicotine replacement products that have one special advantage over other similar devices, used to quit smoking: they not only release nicotine that abates withdrawal symptoms in the user but create the illusion of actual smoking, which is a very important psychological prop for those who want to give up the bad habit.

The nicotine inhaler usually consists of a mouthpiece and a replaceable canister which contains nicotine. Is use is simple: you just draw on the mouthpiece which will release a small amount of nicotine in your mouth and sate your cravings to smoke.
Similarly simple is the use of the nasal spray: all you have to do is lean your head backwards, place the spray tip in the back of your nostril, and press firmly and quickly; you may want to puff some nicotine in your other nostril as well.
An important feature of these aids is that since you have to hold the devices when applying them, your hands will be busy, too.

How many times per day you should use the products depends on several factors: first, your general health condition; second, the level of your dependency on cigarettes; third, the stage you are in your smoking cessation program (experts usually recommend 12-week programs, with gradual reduction of the nicotine intake); fourth, the specifics of the product you are using which should be listed in its instructions.

One very important fact to remember is that you should not smoke during your therapy or you run the risk of getting some dangerous nicotine overdose. Some of the symptoms associated with nicotine overdosing are nausea, vomiting, headaches, stomach pains, dizziness and cold sweats. Seek medical attention if you have any of them.
And, in general, in order to reduce the risk of any unwanted side effects and make the most of the cessation therapy, it is highly recommended that you consult a pharmacist or your GP before you start using nicotine inhalers or nasal sprays.

Nicotine is a chemical in the tobacco products that interacts with the human brain and causes strong addiction. The use of tobacco products such as cigarettes or cigars allows the nicotine to move through the human body. In smaller doses, nicotine has desirable properties such as increased awareness, feeling of pleasure and better short-term memory. Yet nowadays, nicotine is a well-known addictive drug that is hard to give up. Doctors continue to warn us that smoking increases heart diseases and leads to various cancer diseases, skin disorders, and other conditions.

The nicotine gum is a form of nicotine replacement therapy, such as chewing gum, which delivers nicotine to the body. It is used to aid people who attempt to quit while chewing a gum, whenever they feel the need to smoke. It contains small amounts of nicotine which help people to combat cravings and gives the smokers something to do, different than holding a cigarette in their mouth. In practice, the gum delivers nicotine to the bloodstream via absorption by the tissues of the mouth, (i.e. using saliva itself) which makes the body think that person is actually smoking. However, because the gum contains nicotine, it has a peppery taste and may cause tingling sensation, while people chew it. Sometimes, people experience discomfort while chewing the nicotine gum, such as increased saliva, indigestion, jaw muscle aches or headache. These side effects should disappear with time.

Nevertheless, another issue is its proper use. It is important to chew the gum slowly because if you do it too fast, other side effects occur: vomiting, dizziness, cold sweats and even insomnia. You should be careful and watch yourself closely because sometimes, the symptoms are not side effects, but symptoms of an allergic reaction. Therefore, the use of the nicotine chewing gum should cease immediately. There is also a certain daily amount of gums to be chewed as to make the therapy work. In addition, you should not exceed the permissible dose in order to keep your health.

If you are truly decided to stop smoking, it is better to consult with your doctor or pharmacist in order to choose the product that suit you best. You should take your time to consider some precautions and continue the treatment without interruption. In order to make quitting comparatively nice task, medical companies that produce nicotine gums have made significant efforts to give it a nice taste and consistency. The standard nicotine gum is a small stick that comes in a variety of flavors, depending on the prefererred tastes. Some brands of popular nicotine gums are Orbit, Bubble Yum, Trident, Bazooka, Super Bubble, Carefree, Freedent, etc. Here is the good news: some types of gums are designed specifically for dental hygiene. These gums are multi-functional: besides satisfying nicotine hunger, they help to whiten the teeth, clean them and refresh your breath. Lovely, isn’t it?