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Quit smoking cigarette – is nicotine replacement the answer

Posted on March 8, 2009
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In the UK alone 114 000 people die from smoking -related illnesses each year ; the sad news is that around 70% of these want to quit smoking cigarette for good but believe that they cannot live without cigarettes.

There are many ways to quit smoking cigarette including nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) which has shown to be successful in helping 70% of those trying to quit. The therapy operates by supplying nicotine into your bloodstream at slow rate, mimicking the nicotine you receive from cigarette smoke without the carcinogenic chemicals. For those trying to quit smoking cigarette it provides a way to control and reduce cigarette cravings due to nicotine withdrawal.

NRT is available as :-

Patches – These stick to your skin and are commonly worn on the arm and are one of the most common ways to quit smoking cigarette. They release nicotine for 16 hours to cover the time you are awake when you would love a cigarette.
Chewing gum- Sometimes smokers need to have something in their mouth to help them quit smoking cigarette and the chewing gum facilitates this. 4mg gum should be used for those who normally would smoke more than 18 cigarettes a day, while the 2mg gum is for those that smoke less than 18 a day.
Inhalers – These give smokers something to hold and keep their hands busy while releasing nicotine once inhaled. This nicotine helps beat cravings and helps smokers to quit smoking cigarette once and for all.
Tablets- Can be placed under the tongue and release nicotine
Nasal spray – A spray which releases nicotine through the nose lining

These five therapies offer something to suit everyone trying to quit smoking cigarette. Unfortunately NRT has a few side effects such as itchy skin from patch wear, upset sleep patterns, nauseous stomach, light headness and possibly coughing as a result of the nasal spray. However the dangers of smoking far outweight these minor symptoms, so quit smoking cigarette today with the help of nicotine replacement therapy.