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[W139]Ways To Quit Smoking

by Carol Stack, Car

Nicotine gum is available in two doses: Two and four milligrams. When using the 2 milligram gum, a maximum of thirty pieces can be used on a daily basis, even though on average a majority of people tend to use between twelve and sixteen pieces every day.

When using the 4 milligram gum, a maximum of twenty pieces can be used on a daily basis, even though the average is ten. The 2 milligram nicotine gum is recommended by many experts. This is because there is a danger of remaining addicted to nicotine with a greater likelihood of side effects when using the 4 milligram gum. Therefore, always use the 2 milligram nicotine gum unless your physician recommends otherwise.

Be sure you use the gum correctly. Take a deep breath, or walk around for five minutes whilst chewing it. Drinking any liquid while chewing the gum will lessen the effectiveness and might even upset your stomach.

Each time you feel the urge to smoke, it is advised to chew a piece of the 2 milligram gum. If you are not a particularly heavy smoker, then you can schedule yourself to take a piece of gum every half an hour as this will reduce withdrawal symptoms.

The Correct Time to Use Nicotine Gum

* Every time you feel the urge to smoke, chew a piece of gum.

* It is greatly advised to always wait at least 15 minutes before using the gum after you have had a cup of tea, coffee, milk, fruit juice, or cola as the acid in the drinks reduce the effectiveness of the gum.

* Begin your day with a piece of gum, if you can cope with the taste.

How to Use Nicotine Gum

* Chew the gum slowly until you taste it. Chew once or twice and wait a moment to see if the taste becomes apparent. If not, then chew again.

* Place the gum between your cheek and gum lining once the taste appears.

* When the flavor of the gum has disappeared, chew the gum once or twice to relinquish the taste. This is generally every minute or two.

* Chew the gum for no less than twenty to thirty minutes before discarding it.

Be sure you don't take a drink while you have the gum in your mouth.

How Much Nicotine Gum to Use

* Use ten to thirty pieces of gum on a daily basis.

* Never use more than thirty pieces of gum in a day.

As you use the gum on a daily basis gradually reduce the number of sticks you chew each day, as the urge to smoke gets smaller.

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.

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