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The Nicotine Inhaler
The nicotine inhaler is much different than an inhaler used to treat asthma or COPD. In fact, the nicotine dosing
takes place in the mouth and not the lungs. Each nicotine inhaler contains 10mg of nicotine. Doses may be
prescribed between 4-16 inhalers a day. Because this mode of therapy requires so much hand to mouth motion, it
may be ideal for those people who find themselves needing to do something with their hands. But, since this is slowly
absorbed in the mouth (not a true inhaler), it does not seem very effective in treating the withdrawal cravings.
Side effects seem to be limited to mild mouth and throat irritation. However, it does require a certain coordination to
perform this therapy which may not be well executed by those with arthritis or other similar physical challenges. In
addition, people with severe airway reactivity and chronic cough should not choose this form of nicotine replacement
therapy.
Results are similar to the other nicotine replacement therapies. However, it is important to realize this is available by
prescription only and is the most expensive form of nicotine replacement therapy available. In addition, the
nicotine inhaler is used so frequently during the day, many smokers may find it more than a little annoying.
Once again, the nicotine inhaler and any other nicotine replacement therapy should only be used in combination with
other therapies under the direction of a doctor.
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The nicotine inhaler is much different than an inhaler used to treat asthma or COPD. In fact, the nicotine dosing
takes place in the mouth and not the lungs. Each nicotine inhaler contains 10mg of nicotine. Doses may be
prescribed between 4-16 inhalers a day. Because this mode of therapy requires so much hand to mouth motion, it
may be ideal for those people who find themselves needing to do something with their hands. But, since this is slowly
absorbed in the mouth (not a true inhaler), it does not seem very effective in treating the withdrawal cravings.
Side effects seem to be limited to mild mouth and throat irritation. However, it does require a certain coordination to
perform this therapy which may not be well executed by those with arthritis or other similar physical challenges. In
addition, people with severe airway reactivity and chronic cough should not choose this form of nicotine replacement
therapy.
Results are similar to the other nicotine replacement therapies. However, it is important to realize this is available by
prescription only and is the most expensive form of nicotine replacement therapy available. In addition, the
nicotine inhaler is used so frequently during the day, many smokers may find it more than a little annoying.
Once again, the nicotine inhaler and any other nicotine replacement therapy should only be used in combination with
other therapies under the direction of a doctor.
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