Nicotine Inhaler
What is Nicotine Inhaler
Nicotine Inhaler is one kind of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products. There are many NRT products like nicotine patches, nicotine gum, nicotine lozenges, nicotine mouth spray and nicotine inhaler.
Nicotine inhaler contains a cartridge that holds 15mg of nicotine. There is an inhalator which is made up of plastic mouthpiece and tube.
How to use Nicotine Inhaler
Nicotine inhaler almost works as smoking cigarette as in both ways you are inhaling nicotine. In nicotine inhaler, when you press the plastic mouthpiece it releases a vapour full of nicotine which then absorbed through your mouth and throat.
The cartridge of nicotine inhaler lasts for 20 to 30 minutes. You can use it for multiple time but do not leave it for more than an hour.
Below we have written up the recommended procedure of nicotine inhaler:
- You can use 3 to 6 inhaler cartridges per day for 12 weeks.
- Do not use more than 6 cartridges in a single day.
- You should gradually reduce the dosage after 12 weeks.
- Some might need longer treatment but anything beyond 12 months is not advisable.
About 65 to 80 puffs of inhaler could give you the nicotine dose as same as a single cigarette. You have to frequently use the inhaler to get your required nicotine dose. Do not think that it is not working. It is milder than the nicotine mouth spray as it emits vapour.
Side Effects of Nicotine Inhalers
As the vapour of nicotine inhalers directly goes to your throat, you might experience coughing, headache, burning and throat irritation. Immediately consult with your doctor if you find yourself in an unbearable situation due to this Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).
The side effects may include coughing, headache, nausea, heartburn, hiccups, and throat irritation. Consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms that may be related to NRT.
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