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- Q How can my healthcare providers help me quit smoking?
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Your doctor can help you quit smoking by answering questions about: Withdrawal symptoms Cravings Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) Quit-smoking medications The best quitting strategy for you How quitting affects your health The conversation you have... Full Answer
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- Q What should I look for in a stop smoking program?
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Stop smoking programs are designed to help smokers recognize and cope with problems that come up during quitting. They also provide support and encouragement in staying quit. Studies have shown that the best programs will include either one-on-one or... Full Answer
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- Q How does nicotine replacement therapy work?
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Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) can help with the difficult withdrawal symptoms and cravings that 70% to 90% of smokers say is their only reason for not giving up cigarettes. Using NRT reduces a smoker's withdrawal symptoms.Many smokers can quit... Full Answer
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- Q How can I get the most from nicotine replacement therapy?
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Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) only deals with the physical addiction. It is not meant to be the only method used to help you quit smoking. You should combine it with other smoking cessation methods that help the psychological (emotional and... Full Answer
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- Q When may I begin using nicotine replacement therapy?
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You may start using NRT as soon as you throw away that last cigarette. You do not need to wait a certain length of time to put on the patch or start using the gum, lozenge, nasal spray, or inhaler. You should double-check this information with the... Full Answer
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- Q How can I find help with my mental addiction to smoking?
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There are a wide range of counseling services, self-help materials, and medicines available today, so smokers have more tools than ever to help them quit smoking for good. Some people are able to quit on their own, without the help of others or the use... Full Answer
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- Q What are the types of nicotine replacement therapy?
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved 5 types of nicotine replacement therapy: Patch Gum Nasal spray Inhalers Lozenges Full Answer
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- Q How can I manage the side effects from nicotine patches?
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When experiencing side effects from the nicotine patch, there are some basic ways to relieve them: Do not smoke while you are using a patch. Try a different brand of patch if your skin becomes irritated. Reduce the amount of nicotine by using a... Full Answer
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- Q How can nicotine nasal spray help me quit smoking?
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The nasal spray delivers nicotine to the bloodstream as it is quickly absorbed through the nose. It is available only by prescription.The nasal spray relieves withdrawal symptoms very quickly and lets you control your nicotine cravings. Smokers usually... Full Answer
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- Q How can nicotine lozenges help me quit smoking?
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Nicotine-containing lozenges as an over-the-counter aid to stop smoking are the newest form of NRT on the market. As with nicotine gum, the lozenge is available in 2 strengths: 2 mg and 4 mg. Smokers choose their dose based on how long after waking up... Full Answer
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