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Quitting smoking can be made easier with the help of nicotine replacement products such as patches, gum, lozenges, spray and inhaler.
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Prescription nicotine in a nasal spray or inhaler is also an option.
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To resist tobacco cravings, one can also try delaying the urge and distracting oneself with crunchy snacks such as raw carrots, celery, nuts or sunflower seeds.
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Additionally, drugs such Chantix (or varenicline) and Zyban can be used to target the part of the brain that responds to nicotine.
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Quitting smoking is a difficult process, but it can pay off in the long run. There are numerous services and products available to help smokers quit, such as nicotine patches, nicotine gums, lozenges, the Quitter's Circle, SmokefreeTXT, Become an Ex-Smoker, prescription patches, and drugs. Quitting is hard, but the rewards are many, such as reduced risk of cancer, heart disease, vascular disease, respiratory problems, infertility, and lung diseases like COPD.
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Types of quit-smoking products. Quit-smoking products fall into two main categories: Nicotine replacement products. Options include patches, gum, lozenges, spray and inhaler.
Nicotine patch. Overview. The nicotine patch is a small, self-adhesive patch that releases a slow, steady amount of nicotine into your body through your skin.
Nicotine gum. Overview. Nicotine gum contains a small amount of nicotine. The nicotine enters your body as it's absorbed through the lining of your mouth when you use the gum according to directions.
Nicotine lozenge. Overview. Nicotine lozenges are tablets that contain a small amount of nicotine. You place a lozenge between your gumline and cheek and suck it slowly, allowing it to dissolve.
Quit-smoking products: Boost your chance of success
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