Medications That Help You Quit
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Video Description:These days, there are lots of different ways to quit smoking. Your smoking cessation plan might include nicotine gum, the nicotine patch, hypnosis, acupuncture, or stop smoking pills. Watch this video to explore your options.
Transcript:here are more recovered smokers than current smokers in America…and you can be one of them! Let's look at some of the medications that can help. Mark Twain once said, “Quitting smoking is easy: I've done it a thousand times.” If you've tried to quit, you know how hard it can be! This is because smokers are both psychologically addicted to the act of smoking, and physically addicted to the nicotine. For this reason, the most successful treatment plan will combine lifestyle adjustments with FDA-approved nicotine replacement therapy. Before beginning any nicotine-replacement therapy, it's important to remember that you must not smoke while using these products. Doing so can result in a serious nicotine overdose. Nicotine gum is an over-the-counter smoking cessation option which is sold in 2 and 4 milligram doses. Most smokers use between 10 and 15 pieces each day. Because the nicotine in the gum is absorbed through the mucus membranes in the mouth, it's important not to eat or drink anything for at least 15 minutes before, during or after use. Doing so could lessen the gum's effectiveness. Nicotine gum should be chewed very slowly until you notice a peppery taste. At this point, shift the product between your cheek and gum. Hold it there until the tingle is gone, then continuously repeat the process for about 30 minutes. Another O-T-C option is the nicotine patch, which delivers a measured dose of nicotine through the skin. The patch is sold in various strengths, ranging from 5 to 22 milligrams. The nicotine patch should be applied in the morning to a dry, clean area of skin below the neck and above the waist. Leave the patch on the skin for the length of time specified on the package. Two other nicotine-replacement options are available only via prescription: The nicotine inhaler and the nicotine nasal spray. The nasal spray delivers nicotine through the nose, instantly relieving withdrawal symptoms. Because this form of therapy can be particularly addictive, it should not be used for longer than 6 months. The nicotine inhaler is a plastic tube with a nicotine cartridge inside. When you puff on the inhaler, the cartridge provides an instant nicotine fix. Most smokers appreciate that this replacement is very similar to smoking. Usually, the recommended dose for the inhaler is between 6 and 16 cartridges a day for up to 6 months. A number of alternative therapies, such as the “non-nicotine” pill, hypnosis and acupuncture, are also available to help with smoking cessation. These therapies are more controversial and are usually used in conjunction with nicotine-replacement. Because smoking is psychologically and physically addictive, quitting can be difficult, but the good effects are worth it: You can expect a longer life and a thicker wallet! Remember to work in close conjunction with your doctor to find the best treatment option that will help you kick that smoking habit!
Category:Lung Health/Smoking Cessation
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