How To Quit Smoking.docx

How to quit smoking How to Quit Smoking Quitting smoke seems a very difficult task to do... So if you’ve decided to quit smoking... congratulations!! You’re four amongst five smokers wanting to quit.. 40 percent of American people attempt to quit smoke annually. So, before going down this path… you need to keep in mind a very important fact – most of smokers using two or more methods to fight their cravings and withdrawal syndrome usually succeed. Despite your best efforts, there’s a chance you may not succeed first time... at last it comes down to your commitment, and if you’re determined, no one can stop you!! Start by researching the best strategy. You should consider consulting your doctor for the right prescription. Doctor should be involved to monitor any side effects or possible complications. We bring to you list of some of the most common and proven treatment objectives...

Nicotine Patch These are some of the most easily available options across the counter and are very easy to use.

How Does Works The nicotine patch is designed in a way to release a steady dose of nicotine in your body throughout the day. You can begin to reduce the length you wear a patch or switch to a patch with lower dosage strength as the cravings and withdrawal system decreases. However, if you have sudden cravings or withdrawal you may be left unable to quickly satiate them. It is made in a way that you cannot smoke with the patch, it’s obviously not for an instantaneous shot of nicotine. Doing so may cause nicotine overdose, which may eventually lead to paralysis and heart failure.

Who Should Use the Patch? People trying to quit smoking benefit from the patch since it is simple to use and easy to apply. Most nicotine replacement patches are designed to wean users off very carefully through controlled dosage it first. But because you would

not be able to handle intense cravings or symptoms of withdrawal, it might not be the best option to try it first. Many people try other aids at first so they can control symptoms more immediately.

Nicotine Gum They are available over the counter and usually work for a great number of people trying to quit. But it is no typical chewing gum.

How It Works Nicotine gums must be used in a specified manner in order to work properly. Instead of chewing endlessly, the gum is chewed for a few minutes then placed under your gum and the inner cheek for about 30 minutes. You do not get an endless supply of chewing gum. The gum should be chewed in schedule of a piece every one to two hours. The dosage of the gum can be reduced ones the cravings and withdrawals symptoms subside.

Who Should Use Gum? People who need to satisfy oral activity craving. In the event of severe cravings or withdrawals symptoms the gum provides a quick boost of nicotine unlike the patch. However, if you follow the schedule it would not be a problem. If you have a hard time of keeping track of a schedule or you do not think you would be able to chew gum on regular basis (because of work or social commitments) it may not be best aid for you.

Nicotine Inhaler The goal of nicotine-replacement therapies is to provide the body with as a pure form of nicotine as possible without all the carcinogenic additives found in cigarettes. Smokers substantially craving of having smoke in their mouth – things that neither patches nor chewing gum can provide can opt for nicotine inhalers.

How Does Works These prescription devices work by vaporizing nicotine for inhaling. The nicotine is then absorbed into the mouth, throat and delivers a quick nicotine boost. The body grows accustomed to less and less nicotine, you will gradually stop using the inhaler when you have fully quit smoking.

Who Should Use Inhalers? You may be giving yourself an inhalation treatment sit to sixteen times a day when you start. If taking time out of your schedule to provide this treatment will complicate work or social schedules, then the inhaler may not be for you. The use of inhalers is also limited due to possible complications and side effects in sensitive groups such as elderly, women who are pregnant, nursing women and women who may become pregnant.